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Consumers Very Impressed by Newest 3D TV Technology

New 3D TV technology is so impressive, if you are in the market for HDTV, you might want to wait to examine more models, shell out the extra few hundred dollars for 3D TV instead and move to the head of your gadget-packing peer class.

That’s the news from initial findings in preliminary tests of three of the newest 3D models, two 46-inch LCD models from Samsung and a 50-inch plasma set from Panasonic, conducted by Consumer Reports (CR), the respected, independent tester and rater of consumer goods and services.

Preliminary tests “have been impressive,” the non-profit Consumer Union operation reported.

“The high-definition, 1080p images on these TVs have excellent three-dimensional depth, color, and detail — especially with animated content — creating a compelling and realistic three-dimensional experience. You’ll be ducking when that Frisbee comes flying toward you!” CR reported.

While largely positive, preliminary tests revealed only minor “performance differences between the models, which in the 3D mode are mirroring some of the differences we see when we test LCD and plasma TVs with regular high-definition programs.”

CR said as of mid-March, there were three 3D TVs in stores: two LCD sets from Samsung, the 46-inch UN46C7000 — $2,600 at Sears; and the 55-inch UN55C7000 — $2,970 at Best Buy and $3,300 at Sears.

CR said the 50-inch Panasonic TC-P50VT20 plasma it tested was available in select Best Buy Magnolia stores for $2,500.

Models from LG, Sony, Toshiba, and Vizio are coming down the assembly line and expected to arrive in a few months.

“The big one (question), of course, is whether these new TVs can recreate the 3D excitement we’ve been getting in movie theaters in our own homes. Based on our exclusive tests of the first models available, the answer is a resounding “yes,” the publication reports.

With real 3D TV programming still on the horizon, 3D TV buyers will have to also shell out up to $400 for a 3-D Blu-ray player to watch 3D DVDs. While most 3D TV models are packed with a pair of two of the cool-looking 3D shutter glasses, you’ll have to shell out another $150 a pair for full family fun, according to Jim Wilcox, senior electronics editor at Consumer Reports.

Get the full scoop from CR in “7 things you need to know about 3D TV” as well as from additional CR 3D TV research, test results and content.

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