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3D TV Guides

3D Display technology has progressed by leaps and bounds in the last couple of years and is finally ready to take over your living room. While current 3D TV offerings in the market provide an excellent 3D experience to consumers, this new technology can be quite confusing to the uninformed. Making matters worse, there is a lot of terminology being thrown around by the makers of LCD and Plasma 3D TVs such as 3D Ready, Smooth Motion and Sub-Field Drive, Time sequential 3D, etc. In addition, it is a daunting task to choose the right 3D TV for your home given all the various considerations such as display technology, TV screen size, Optimal viewing distances, Best 3D TV Brands, etc. The aim of the 3D TV guides on this site are to help you understand 3D Technology, decode all the unnecessary 3D jargon and learn about all your options so you can make an informed and wise decision when purchasing your new 3D TV. We strongly recommend reading our Ultimate 3D TV Buying Guide as it has all the information you need packed into one article so as to help you buy the best 3D television for your home.

Don't forget to browse our 3D TV listings by size and screen size once you have a better idea of what type of television you would like for your home.

3D TV Viewing Angle Explained

Viewing angle refers to the angle (off the axis of the TV screen) at which you view your television display. With the advent of 3D HDTVs, many of you have been wondering how the viewing angle of 3D TVs will affect their ability to deliver a realistic 3D experience. This guide, along with our article More >

A Guide to help buy 3D TVs

Starting this year, there has been a strong case for bringing 3D into the consumers living room. Riding on the back of popular 3D movies such as Avatar and a number of technological breakthroughs in stereoscopic displays, consumer electronic giants have announced a number of 3D Capable TVs boasting the latest and greatest display technology. While many consumers are excited about bringing the 3D experience into their homes, they have also been left confused with many unanswered questions about 3D TV technology. The purpose of this 3D TV buying guide is to provide consumers with all the information they need to safely navigate the minefields of 3D jargon to make the best possible choice when buying their new 3D TV. This is the comprehensive guide to buying the top 3D Plasma or LCD TV within your budget. More >

3D Ready TV Guide

If you are wondering what a ‘3D Ready’ or ‘3D Capable’ TV is, then this guide is perfect for you. This 3D Ready Television Guide delves into the details of what actually makes an LCD or Plasma TV worth of being labeled as 3D Ready or 3D Capable. Be sure to read this article to make sure that the Television set you purchase is forward compatible with current 3D technology and specifications. Alternatively, you can browse our list of Top 3D TVs to buy a top rated TV that is guaranteed to work with 3D content. More >

How 3D TVs work

Sony Bravia XBR-60LX900 3D TV

If you are wondering how 3D Televisions work then this is the authoritative 3D TV Technology Guide that you need to read to learn all about the various 3D display technologies being commercialized by various LCD and Plasma TV manufacturers. You will learn the basic principles of stereoscopy that help trick our brains into perceiving a 3D image. This article delves into Active Shutter Glass based 3D TVs as well as passive polarized displays that exploit interesting technological breakthroughs to display stereoscopic images. We will also take a look at some of the preliminary work being done in the area of glassless 3D TV displays. More >

Plasma vs LCD 3D TV

The Plasma Vs LCD debate has been ongoing for many years now. As both technologies have matured in the past few years, the gap between the picture quality and performance of LCD and Plasma technology has steadily decreased. However, the advent of 3D TVs has re-opened this hotly contested debate with regards to the performance of LCD and Plasma display technology for 3D content. Read on to find out whether LCD or Plasma technology is better suited for 3D TVs. More >

What does 600Hz Sub Field Drive mean?

You have probably seen Plasma panels marked with cryptic terms such as 600Hz sub field drive or 480Hz sub field drive and you’ve probably wondered – What is sub field drive?
If you have, then this article will answer this question and also teach you the difference between LCD and Plasma refresh rates so that you More >

Best 3D TV Screen Size and Viewing Distance

Choosing the correct viewing distance for your 3D TV screen size is of vital importance so as to achieve an immersive 3D experience. In addition, sitting too far away from your 3D television can negate any picture quality enhancements from 1080p resolution. Read on to learn about the recommended TV viewing distance for 3D TVs of different sizes. Don’t waste money on a 1080p display if it doesn’t afford you any picture quality enhancement! We strongly recommend that you read this guide so that you can determine the appropriate screensize and resolution for your new 3D TV based on your budget and floor plan. More >

Best 3D Glasses – Passive Polarized vs Active Shutter 3D technology

3D glasses form a vital component of current 3D Display technology enabling stereoscopic vision and depth perception. Currently, there are two key technologies for displaying 3D content – Active Shutter Glasses and Passive polarized displays. Read on to learn about each of this technologies and find out which technology you should adopt when buying a new 3D TV. More >

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