Social Media Networking: The Demise Of 3D TV

By Rob Sutter


Television and 3D was, at least in the eyes of some, a match made in heaven. It almost seemed like a wave of the future, especially when technology can only grow from this point onward. With the recent news that the plug on 3D TV has been pulled, I cannot help but feel like my suspicions of it being a passing gimmick are becoming more and more realized. I am sure that those in the field of social media networking would be able to agree with me on the matter, too.

It wasn't until recently that the BBC said that it would be pulling the plug on a number of 3D television programs, which has led me to think about the matter. I understand that there is some type of novelty in seeing moving pictures in three dimensions. While I'm sure that some have enjoyed it more than others, I don't know if it has become something that can attract a greater audience. It's not a feature that can be considered the future, which is unfortunate to those who have backed it.

This is interesting because I have heard quite a bit about the Nintendo 3DS and how it has integrated this feature without glasses. Being an owner of the handheld myself, I can see the ways it can be done well and I support the developers which have utilized it in such a way. However, I find myself playing more with 3D off than on. I like being able to see it in action for a while but anything more just seems worthless and more often than not it has broken my focus.

While one cannot argue against the concept of 3D as a novelty, it's not something that's needed to full enjoy something. Whether you're talking about television, games, or even movies, it's not required and I'm sure that those in social media networking will be able to tell you the same. I never felt like my experience was changed in any way because of the presence of 3D, whether it was good or bad. I believe that it will only stay at the level akin to a toy, which is what firms such as fishbat may agree with.

While you may think that I dislike 3D as a concept, I actually think that it serves a purpose. I believe that it has staying power as far as novelty is concerned and I don't think that there is anything wrong with this. It could be fun for a couple of tries and I'm sure that some will come back to it once in a while, not unlike a 3D movie. However, I can only see it being utilized - at least at this time - as a toy which should be played with and nothing serious apart from that.




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