The Panasonic Viera TX-P50VT20 3dtv has just been launched as part of the 2010 collection of TV models that offer an unrivalled viewing experience. For those with a keen interest in cinema and home entertainment looking for the ultimate 3D television, then the new Panasonic  really is the modle for you and one of the most impressive 3DTV’s that have recently been released… Offering brilliant pictures in 2D and 3D the Panasonic  TC-P42S2 provides access to subscription free high definition TV via the built-in Freesat and Freeview HD tuners. This really is a fantastic feature, as you will be able to get HD pictures straight out of the box and without having to subscribe to a service like sky. Thanks to the new free to air HD channels like BBC1 HD, ITV HD, Channel 4 HD and Channel 5 HD.

For smooth motion, without judder, the 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution which allows you to get one of the best picture quality TV’s on the market. You really do need to see this television demoing one of the big blockbuster movies like Lord of the rings to see just how good this picture quality really is. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into dots. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce after effects.

Life-like and compelling, the viewing experience with the panasonic 50TC-P42S2 is unparalleled by any other model out there – it’s a must for all who’ve been searching for a superior experience like that of a cinema.
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In this post-Avatar era, gadgeteers have been bathed in the promising glow of the latest 3DTVs. You may well ask, is 3DTV for real, is it a fad, should you pay the premium for a 3DTV or are you better off buying a standard HDTV? Although we’ve been impressed by the 3DTVs we’ve seen, we’re not convinced you shouldn’t just go with standard HDTV until prices come down and more programming becomes available.
Here are some reasons we think you could feel good about holding off on a 3DTV for now and buying a standard HDTV instead.

1. Very Little 3D Content and Sets Are Expensive
3DTV may be over-hyped. Yes, we are all caught up in the post-Avatar, 3D craze right now, but, with only a few worthwhile 3D movies to speak of, very little TV programming and no major video games scheduled for immediate release, we wonder if now is the time to invest in 3DTV? 3DTV is pretty cool for sure, but it lacks content, and is more expensive than an equivalent HDTV. Keep in mind that the premium you pay for being an early adopter of a 3DTV might very well pay for another HDTV set for your home although, we suspect 3DTV prices will fall over time.

2. LED Backlit LCD TVs
LED backlit LCDs are becoming the standard in HDTVs. Using LEDs as backlighting, instead of fluorescents (CCFL), new LCD HDTVs produce a bright picture with great viewing angles while saving both energy and space. Yes, most new 3DTVs use LED backlighting too, but the influx of new stock might motivate shops to move current LED backlit LCD TVs off the shelves at attractive prices.

3. High Refresh Rate and Internet Connectivity
Until 3DTVs become a better buy, we think you can future-proof your HDTV with features like high refresh rate and Internet connectivity. Internet connectivity will revolutionize your entertainment routine, and can be found on many non-3D TVs. Thanks to services like Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube and Boxee, the internet is becoming the go-to source for all sorts of media. It is accessible on-demand, across multiple platforms, and, often, completely free. Manufacturers, now, are including broadband, wired and wireless, on many TVs so you can stream your favorite TV shows, YouTube channels, music, and movies, right into your living room.

4. 3D Glasses Could Be a Showstopper
At around $150 a pair, 3D glasses are not cheap. The latest 3D glasses are not the simple disposable lenses of old. These new specs are high-tech wireless devices that work in tandem with your 3DTV to physically block light as it travels toward your eye. Expect to shell out as much as $600 a set for a family of 4. To make matters worse, every parent knows that this equation: Kids + Delicate x Expensive = Trouble.

5. Other Purchases May Be Required With Your 3DTV
Speaking of costly peripherals like 3D glasses, if you buy a 3DTV and want to watch Full HD (1080p) 3D content you won’t be able to use your current DVD or Blu-Ray player. You’ll need a special 3D-Ready, Blu Ray device in order to watch Full HD 3D content. Admittedly, you’ll be able to watch “Half HD” 3D on many “transport” mediums like standard cable or satellite and standard DVD players and you might not even notice the difference but if you want the best quality 3DTV you’ll be looking at a new Blu-ray player and a new AVR (receiver).

Bottom Line on 3DTV Now
We believe sound bargains can be found in standard HDTVs. Sure, you can’t invite a bunch of friends over to re-watch Avatar in 3D, but then again, could you afford to anyway? We say, if you don’t want to pay the premium to have the first 3DTV on your block then go for the HDTV that offers the best picture quality in your price range and make sure it has features like high refresh rate and Internet connectivity.

3D “Ready” HDTV Might Be Best Bet
If you want to hedge your bet you could always look for an HDTV set that can be made to display 3D content when you’re ready. A 3D “ready” HDTV will have a high refresh rate (120Hz or higher), HDMI 1.4 to hook up to a 3D Ready Blu-ray player or receiver, a USB hookup for a 3D glasses interface box, and the TV will have the necessary processing power or 3D “engine” to decode and display 3D content. The problem right now is we’re not sure how you can identify a true 3D Ready HDTV and what level of 3D (Full or Half HD) it’s actually “ready” for (comments welcome). All we can say is stay tuned for more information and be careful about believing the marketing hype or sales pitch. And, of course, you’ll still need to buy enough glasses to outfit all the “viewers” in your household.

Looking for a Good HDTV Instead?
In case you don’t care to be the first person in your circle of friends to have a 3DTV but still want a good quality HDTV here are some good HDTVs for watching sports, good HDTVs for the bedroom, some good HDTVs on a tight budget and even some environmentally-friendly energy saver HDTVs.

Retrevo Can Help You Find the Right HDTV
As always, we have tons more reviews on the latest HDTVs to help you make the best choice. You can also check out our collection of electronics manuals, and reviews of digital cameras and laptops.

If you are reading into an article like this one, chances are you hope to replace the television from your home in the near future. You are curious about what is out there, and how you should go about finding the very best set for your home. This article should help, as it will introduce you to a surefire candidate in the Samsung UE32C8000 3DTV.

There are actually many, many reasons that you might look to get a television like the Samsung UE32C8000. Sure enough, you could just be reading a long and tawdry list of these features and advantages that are relative to owning the television itself. For the sake of space and time, the best course of action would be to simply list what customers consider to be the selling points of this model of television.

Sure enough, there are plenty of things that could make the short list of what are considered to be among the most important to know about this television. The foremost thing that should be on that list, though, is that this Samsung UE32C8000 television is made from the people behind the Samsung name. You can get swept away in the sea of brand names making HD screens right now, but few of them have weathered storms to stay in the electronics game for decades like Samsung has.

But that is not the only reason that you should consider buying a Samsung over something else that might be considered comparable. Truthfully, you might start with the screen of this model in particular. This is a 32″ screen, which is likely one of the most purchased and sought after sizes in screens right now. This is actually for several different reasons.

The first of these being, that this makes the Samsung UE32C8000 televisions themselves very versatile. You see, a 32″ screen could easily fit into you living room and look great there. But, it might also be an ideal size for a bedroom that you are looking to properly furnish. Either way you slice it, this screen is an ideal size for any room that it is placed inside.

You might also want to know about the 100Hz Motion Plus, as this is an exciting part of the engine behind the scenes with the Samsung UE32C8000 3DTV. This powerful processor if you will, will not allow you to see blur and lagging on the screen at all, as the television can move as fast as any media that would be played on it. This includes movies and games, which seem to make up a majority of complaint origin.

This Samsung UE32C8000 television also boasts integrated WiFi, which means that it can access certain features and applications through a network connection in your home. So what this means for you is, that you can do a number of different tasks on your television without actually needing to be hardwired to the modem nearby.

While there is certainly a good deal to know and understand in a review of the Samsung UE32C8000 3DTV, this should give you a pretty good introduction to the product. This should help you possibly narrow your results, if nothing else.

HDTV took over a decade to become main stream since its invention. 3DTV will have to go through the same issues that HDTV did to become mainstream.

There are three main issues that 3DTV will face to become mainstream. The first is a standardization of the format. The second is the technology has to be perceived as far superior to the existing 2d technology. The third is that the 3DTV sets will have to be affordable.

Standardization of the format is essential for 3DTVs to become main stream. Many people don’t want to purchase a product until the technology becomes standard. Nobody wants to have to purchase a new product because their format is no longer being produced. All stages of 3DTV content have to be standardized. The creation, broadcast, reception, and display all have to be based on a set standard. This will make it easy for networks to develop content and viewers to view content.

Public perception is extremely important for 3DTV to become main stream. If the public doesn’t feel that 3D televisions provide a better experience than the current 2D televisions than they will not want to purchase the new technology.

Pricing is a very important aspect of 3DTV technology becoming main stream. In the very beginning of HDTVs inception many people felt the technology was just too expensive for people to consider it a necessity. Today, HDTV prices have fallen so low that many people have multiple HDTV televisions in their homes.

If 3DTV can jump over all these hurdles, which I am very sure that it will, then it will become the standard television in everyone’s home.

The verdict is in – 3DTV or 3D television, has been on the market for about six months now. The Samsung UN55C8000 seems to be the biggest hit and success, as far as 3D television goes, anyway. But there is a price to pay from the high cost to it may be hazardous to your health!

First we got warnings from Samsung itself; don’t watch 3D TV if you are drunk. But it does not stop there. Others who should be wary of watching 3D TV are the elderly, pregnant women, those prone to strokes, and those with serious medical conditions.

Samsung has the UN55C8000 55 inch 3D HDTV on the market and also warns that you should stop watching this television if you start to experience dizziness, involuntary twitching, confusion, nausea, cramps (what?), disorientation, altered vision or lightheadedness. But please do not take this as the complete warning, if you buy the Samsung un55c8000, please see the warnings for yourself.

Many of us have experienced the effects of wearing the 3D glasses during a movie. It does get uncomfortable, so why would we want 3D in our homes all the time? Especially considering the host of other issues it seems to bring.

Many who attend the IFA Tech Show, which is a world leading consumer tech show, feel that 3D at this point is still a joke. The images seem to remind you that you are watching 2 dimensional characters layering each other instead of being there. The glasses are burdensome and an added cost – like, how many pairs do you need at around $100 a pop? And what if you have extra people watching with you? This still does not count the fact that there are still blur issues, color problems and general discomfort of the 3D viewing experience.

Those at the Tech Fair would have you believe in the near future you will see everyone in their homes sporting the black glasses. It seems doubtful considering the Nielson Company’s report that showed that nearly 70% of those asked are concerned with the cost of 3DTV while 44% are more concerned about the lack of 3D programming.

For those who still want to consider 3D, there are more choices than the Samsung UN55C8000. The Sony BRAVIA LX9000 series 3D HDTV is said to use energy saving flow technology that offers the highest level picture quality. The motion flow technology is supposed to give a realistic viewing experience during even fast action scenes. And you still need the glasses.

If you have the money to burn, then having a 3D HDTV in your home may be a fun addition to your home theater. The Samsung UN55C8000 may be a better choice for a price tag of around $2500. The Sony Bravia carries a price that is double that, which may or may not be worth it, depending on the viewer.

However, if you can wait, it is said that the flow technology will get better and in a couple years we may have HDTV’s in 3D that do not require glasses. Considering that 3D technology has been around for at least a couple decades, we can only hope. But if it will come to fruition, that has yet to be seen.

2010 has been a year so far in which the most talked about technology is 3D television, which is driving masses in millions from all over the world towards its uniqueness and men and women are anxiously waiting to purchase 1 of a 3D television for themselves. But just before you consider the buying a 3D television for yourself you need to know some of its remarkable facts enlisted below.

Due to 3D TV’s significance it’s very expensive. Various models with more and far more advance features have high costs accordingly. The most remarkable thing is that as we have seen the price of a HD TV seem to decrease as the years go by but for a 3D TV the case is different the price has risen since last year and also the affordability factor is very low. If you tend to a purchase a regular HD TV it’s much extra cheaper and reasonable whereas a 3D TV comes with several components which add to the price. Eventually the price also depends upon the members of your family, since a 3D TV requires 3D glasses so depending on the number of family members the price keeps on adding.

The image we have in mind about a 3D TV is really likely positive, nonetheless we are ignoring a few of the primary complications we can face due to the fact of a 3D TV which most people today encounter once they have already purchased their 3D TV. 1 of the most disappointing thing people encounter after the buy of a 3D TV is that it doesn’t supply a lot to watch. Since these days their are only a couple of programs which are planned in a 3D manner mostly sports events and some of discovery programs other than these all are being planned for future. So considering a 3D TV at this point of time does not appear to be a wise decision, possibly you need to wait for a year and see if the planning of launching channels in 3D takes place which will enable a 3D TV to show you selection of content.

There’s a good misconception about 3D televisions that the owner must usually wear the 3D glasses while watching 3D television. Which is completely wrong. Maintain it clear in your mind that 3D is just an additional feature in this TV as well as the 3D glasses are only to be worn whilst watching 3D programs otherwise it could be watched as a normal 2 Dimensional TV.

Rumor has it that 3D television may also be watched without the 3D glasses means the 3D programs could be watched directly, well it is feasible only to watch 3D television with out glasses on a small subset of LCD monitors which are naturally not obtainable in market but are only used for testing. So it is pretty required to wear 3D glasses although watching a 3D program.

Most of the folks believe that any sort of 3D programs on a 3D television will usually be viewed in a full high definition which is just not true. It varies from the model, size and type of the LCD or plasma. A new LCD will defiantly give you a high definition 1080p of a 3D television but it’s just not feasible to get the same result on every monitor. Other might even show good quality but not close to 1080p. So in case you wish to have a high definition 3d television result you should make sure your monitor is capable to produce such resolution lines. For instance LCD developed by Sony (LX900 series) and Panasonic 3D plasma will show you most effective full high definition display.

We recommend the best thing would be to let the 3D TV technology get frequent and wait till it gets accompanied with other extravagant features and then you may contemplate a 3D TV which is significantly much more convenient and publicly approved.

Here I will discuss our own review of Sony’s Bravia 3d TV, HX803. The product makes use of side to side LEDs when it comes to backlighting, as well as can be purchased in 40”, 46” and also 55” editions.

Irrespective of increasingly being essentially the most cost-effective of this three, it also offers a variety of characteristics, which includes Motionflow 200 Hertz to further improve the particular fluidity involving motions within movies, Bravia Engine 3 application, a new built-in light sensing unit to regulate the configuration settings in line with the background situations along with a media player.

You can utilize the Ethernet port as well as a great optionally available Wi-fi card to gain access to the Bravia Internet Video on-line services out of websites such as YouTube and Facebook, or even play content through your house network on account of DLNA interface.

Samsung Un55c7000 3D LED TV

This Un55c7000, is actually the mid-sized, 55″ 3D LED TV by Samsung which includes appealing looks, an incredibly sleek profile and also excellent image quality. It’s a part of Samsung’s mid-range 7000 Series of 3D TVs and it is the very first 3d TV by Samsung for being launched out there. Although it does not have a number of the more advanced options that come with the particular 8000 series 3D TVs, this particular TV is a wonderful option for cost mindful consumers.

Panasonic TC-P50VT20 3DTV

Having seen it over at CES, there was clearly very little uncertainty. The 50 inches Panasonic TC-P50VT20 probably would not only be one of the initial 3DTVs available on the market, it could be probably the greatest. The primary couple of reviews are around, and they are reasonably favourable.

A little bit background – the TC-P50VT20 works $2,500 plus it is included with a single set of effective shutter glasses. Extra twos price $150. You may get this bundled up with a 3D Blu ray player with an additional $250. Within 2D setting, it’s really a solid Television which often can be expected considering that Panasonic’s plasma televisions are generally fairly fantastic.

The new 3D technology is coming at us fast and furious. So it is not surprising that it is bringing a lot of confusion and uncertainty, especially when it comes it older hardware and it’s ability to handle 3D pictures. Many believe if you want to enjoy 3D at Full 1080p video resolution, the new HDMI 1.4 cable is required. And that the HDMI 1.3 cable will only produce a video resolution of 1080i for 3D.

If this was the case, older Blu-ray Player’s like PlayStation 3, which will become 3D capable in September 2010 and has a HDMI 1.3 output, will not be sufficient to produce images of 1080p when playing a 3D Blu-ray Disc. As of now, Sony’s PS3 is the only older Blu-ray Player that will support 3D Blu-rays. All other 3D Blu-ray Players are 2010 models and come equipped with the necessary hardware and codec already on board.

The truth is, that HDMI 1.3 cables can handle 3D output. As long as the HDMI cable you are using is rated “High Speed” or better it will support Blu-ray 3D output at Full HD 1080p resolution. Two key components for a source device to handle 3D output are codec and meta data. Sony will have to includes these enhances via their 3D Firmware upgrade. Judging by pass upgrades, such as providing support for internal decoding of DTS-HD Master Audio, Sony should have no problems accomplishing this task.

The codec used to store 3D is Multiview Video Coding or MVC. It produces a Full 1080p frame for each eye and using only 50 percent more storage space than a 2D disc. The PS3 was created before the MVC codec, so Sony has to implement MVC support without changing any hardware. Also required from the PlayStation 3 is the ability to produce and receive, from the 3D display, the correct meta data in the communication which happens between any HDMI-equipped devices.

This communication is done via Extended Display Identification Data or EDID. It transfers information sent from a video display to a source over E-DDC lines to describe its capabilities. A 3DTV will used the EDID to see if they are 3D capable, and if the PlayStation 3 will work with the TV. Basically the PS3 must be capable to understand and react to this new EDID value sent by the 3DTV.

Once Sony has made the firmware available for you to upgrade your PlayStation 3 with the new 3D technology, you should have no issues with using a HDMI 1.3 cable. According to most experts, a HDMI cable should not be a great concern for consumers in regards to 3D. Mainly due to the fact HDMI cables and hardware are not being marketed with version numbers (1.3,1.4) anymore. When purchasing a HDMI cable you should come across one of the following: HDMI Standard, HDMI High Speed, HDMI Standard with Ethernet, HDMI High Speed with Ethernet, and HDMI Standard Automotive.

Instead of deciding what HDMI version number you need, your focus should be on what feature you require support for. Whether it be for Deep Color, Audio Return Channel or 3D. A High Speed HDMI cable will be able to transfer the signal from your PS3 to a 3DTV. Finding a High Speed HDMi cable should not be a problem since the vast majority of HDMI cables manufactured and sold during the past 3 years have been High Speed HDMI cables.

*** One thing to be aware of is that you will not be able to transfer a Blu-ray 3D signal through to a non 3D Audio/Video receiver. Because these older HDMI 1.3 A/V receiver do not have the HDMI EDID language for 3D display capabilities, they are unable to transfer information from display to the source device (3D Blu-ray Player). A good work around to this problem would be to purchase Blu-ray Players with dual HDMI outputs, such as Panasonic’s DMP-BDT350 or Samsung’s BD-C7900. ***

3DTV Technology

Have you heard about the latest technology for 2010? Are you ready for it? The answer is 3DTV or three-dimensional television viewing in your home. This new technology is beginning to appear on the market and may be coming to a living room near you or maybe even your own. The top manufactures are now releasing the new 3D televisions to the public in 2010.

You probably know a little about 3D viewing. Some of us remember in the late 50′s seeing movie films which required special glasses that you put on and the film took on a different look. It was very exciting as the action seemed to be coming towards you. Even with the film Avatar, that won a couple of Oscars in 2010, you need special glasses which were included in the admission price at the movie theater. So if you saw the movie you have already had a taste of the 3D movie experience.

3DTV Manufacturers

How would you like to experience the feeling of action coming toward you in the comforts of your own living room? It is most exciting to watch a baseball game and have the pitch come right at you or see the base runner stir up some dust. Just think how neat it would be to share this experience with your family in your living room. The manufacturers that began selling these 3D TV’s in late 2009 were: Mitsubishi, Phillips, Sharp and Samsung. Now in 2010 you can add these companies: Sony, LG and Panasonic to the list of 3DTV’s.

Sony released their version late in 2009 with the LX900, HX900 and HX800. The HX900 comes in 46 and 52-inch models. Viewing requires individuals to wear special glasses which come with the TV. The glasses offer a 120 degree viewing angle. Sony’s glasses are powered by a battery and are synced with the television set. Besides Sony, Samsung and Mitsubishi have also released 3DTV’s this year.

Differences With 3DTV?

One draw back for this new technology is that you need to wear the 3D glasses. Unfortunately only 2 pair comes with the TV; therefore if you have a family larger than 2 you will need to purchase additional glasses. This could get costly especially if you have a large family and you want to have extras for your guests that you may have over especially during the holidays.

As for interesting features, 3D TV’s can be viewed in normal mode. Some manufacturers are also providing a conversion option from 2D to 3D. As the 3D TV’s become more popular it is predicted that additional features will be available.

What Is Coming?

Samsung has partnered with Hollywood to debut films using the 3D format. Thus, when you see a film in the theater you may be able to see it in 3D at home. The media for such movies is Blu-ray. Initially there will be limited number of movies and programs that are 3D viewable. The number of movies should increase as time goes on.

As for the cost, in general the 3D TV’s cost anywhere from $600 to $900 more than regular TV’s of the same size viewing screen. As with any new product, the initial price is higher. The longer they are on the market, the more the price will lower.

The best way for you to get a feel for this new technology is to call a large shopping mall near you and ask if they have it on display. Seeing it first hand is the best way to know if this is something you want. Be sure to take your entire family with you. Their reaction may be quite different from yours.

Happy viewing!

Are you are thinking about 3D television and wondering if 3DTV technology is ready for the mainstream? I was in the same boat until Thanksgiving weekend when I took my daughter to see Harry Potter. That experience convinced me to do some research and look seriously at upgrading my home theatre system to 3D.

For starters, every time I go to the movies it seems they have raised ticket prices. Thanksgiving weekend was no exception. For the two of us, it cost $22 to walk in the door – and this was a matinee! Add to that the sufficiently aged (e.g. stale) popcorn and the perfectly watered-down cokes, and there was another $15 down the drain. And of course, being that it was Harry Potter on Thanksgiving weekend, the theatre was rather full of the Not-So-Quiet.

After plunking down $37 for two people to watch a moving, I started to see justification (rationalization?) for upgrading the home theatre to something really special. I’m not a rich person, but I wanted something that would draw me and my family in, instead of out to the theatre. After some very rough calculations, I figured I was spending between $850 and $950 a year for trips to the theatre, including the over-priced and out-of-date snacks. This is roughly 25-30 trips to the theatre for 2 or 3 people. When I realized how much I spent annual, I couldn’t help but think how far that would go toward a new 3D television.

I soon as I got home I started researching the 3DTV market. I’ve seen a few TV advertisements but I didn’t realize that all the major manufacturers have introduced 3D TV systems. I started educating myself on the technology as best I can, reading reviews and even going to the stores to try and see the real deal. This last part has been a challenge because after a bit of research, I probably know as much as some of the salespeople.

What I’ve learned is that all the technology for delivering rich, realistic 3DTV is here and very stable. And it seems that Panasonic is leading the way with the TCPVT25 3D Plasma TV, which has received great reviews and Editor’s Choice awards since being introduced earlier this year. The TCPVT25 and a couple of other competitive products are about to make the biggest advance in television since color.

CNET (cnet.com) named the Panasonic TC-PVT25 Top Overall TV for 2010 and the Best TV for your Holiday Shopping for 2010. They cite the exceptional picture quality in 2D and 3D, exceptional black-level performance and less ghosting than other 3D products they tested.

As with most of the other 3D televisions that have been introduced, the TCPVT25 uses Frame Sequential Technology. Frame Sequential Technology is exactly how it sounds: “frames” are sent in sequence, one for the right eye and the next for the left eye. The TCPVT25 synchronizes with the 3D glasses to “actively shutter” the left eye when the frame from the right eye is being sent and vice versa. You have no idea your 3D glasses are “shuttering” one eye during this sequencing process.

The Panasonic TCPVT25 has been reviewed quite a bit and has been rated 8.5-9.0 out of 10 by most. What you hear most from reviewers and owners alike is the outstanding picture quality and excellent black-level performance.

A big concern of mine was getting a 3D TV that performed brilliantly in both 2D and 3D because while 3D content is increasing daily, I still want excellent picture quality in 2D. I was pleased to see that the TCPVT25 was rated highly for picture quality in both 2D and 3D, making it a safe, excellent choice. As a matter of fact, in CNET’s review, they call it “the best 2D TV we’ve ever tested” to date.

Panasonic TC-PVT25 is an excellent choice and will deliver one of the best television experiences possible. Exceptional performance in both 3D and 2D, a brand that you can trust and it’s a no-risk technology decision. Watch everything you watch today but get your socks knocked off with rich, realistic 3D…at home!

The price of theTC-PVT25 50-inch model is about $2000. My one complaint is that it only comes with one pair of glasses. Frankly, I think that was a ridiculous decision by Panasonic. Who spends $2000 on the hottest TV on the market and then watches alone? Anyway, each pair of glasses cost $99.00 but just buy the Panasonic 3D Starter kit, which is $197. It includes 2 pair of the Active-Shutter 3D glasses which are design to fit over regular glasses if, like me, you wear corrective lenses. The kit also includes a power on/off switch with auto-off and two 3D movies.