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3D Stereoscopic Television: The Innovation for Tomorrow


Social Issues


Not only are there health risks, there are social problems as well. While you can go out and purchase a 3D TV you would not find much to watch on it. There are not many 3D channels as have right now, as well as 3D movies; because of the cost it is to produce them. Lately half the 3D movies are movies recreated such as:

According to 3D TV Buy Guide, any early consumer is aware that when you purchase the first generation of a new technology you not only pay extra, you also get all the bugs inherent in something new. Technology will be assumed to be both improved and gets less expensive. Furthering their explanation saying that, there's also the possibility that 3D TV won't "catch on" and though you'll still have a nice 2D television, you'll have paid extra for a feature you aren't using ("3D TV Problems, Issues and Concerns"). In order to get a quality 3D experience, the person has to wear 3D glasses in a certain position as well, meaning that you can't also watch 3D TV while relaxing. Another problem may be is the multitasking aspect; many of us do multiple things while watching TV like cooking dinner or doing homework that would be very hard with a 3D computer. Society would have to make the decision if they would want to purchase the device or not.

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