LG expects to sell 3.8 million 3D LCDs by 2011, partners with Korean broadcaster SkyLife
By Vlad Savov 
posted December 15th 2009 4:19AM
posted December 15th 2009 4:19AM
Well, this sure marks a change of tone for LG. After taking the cautious approach and throwing out a single 3D TV model in 2009, the Korean manufacturer is now boldly predicting sales of 400,000 3D units in 2010 and 3.4 million in 2011. To make it all happen, the company has announced it will introduce a "wide range" of 3D TV sets measuring between 42 and 72 inches diagonally, with flagship models among them. Furthermore, LG's new partnership with SkyLife will see both companies investing in 3D content creation, as the digital satellite broadcaster will be pitching in $25 million. Naturally, this Korean push is merely a prelude to a planned assault on American and European markets next year, which LG expects will jump all over 3D given its internal survey data indicating 58 percent of people want an extra dimension to their viewing experience. What we're most excited about, though, is the "ultra-slim" bezel you see in the picture -- it is no accident or mere prototype, and its minimization is part of LG's effort to maximize immersion. We like it, 3D or not.
I just can't see 3D TV's being mainstream anytime soon.
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@FAP FAP FAP
till that glasses are needed I agree with you!
You can see the 3D effect from 3D photos taken using Fuji's new comsumer digital 3D camera online without any glasses using the new service from Start 3D (www.start3d.com). But it will be totally awesome when these new LCD's become mainstream and we can watch the videos in full stereoscopic 3D too. The Fuji REAL 3D camera takes 3D video too, so if you start taking 3D video now you will have some amazing home movies to show people in the future!
Someone get me a glass of the Kool-Aid being served at LCD manufacturers' board rooms, that stuff is amazing.
I'm just wondering, could anyone here explain to me how 3D without glasses would even be possible? I just have a hard time imagining how that would work.
Seriously, I'm not going to wear some stupid glasses every time I want to see gee-wow, 3D in front of me. I'll wait for the holodeck.
Am I the only one that thinks 3d is a step backwards. Its ugly and impractical. I for one am more than happy with current monitor tech for the most part and will resist the shift.
3d looks bad, they tried things coming off the screen years ago and it fell through. We will revert back to the current tech or something close to it once this fad leaves again.
Do not want, do not need, will not spend a penny on the tech.
Good! At least someone is anticipating some progress in this area of tech.
Outside of price, which is usually a huge problem at first, I hope the naysayers can point to some fundamental reasons why 3D (w/2D compatibility) is not where most visual technologies will expand. Seriously, I'm curious. I have no plans to be an early adopter, but people are pretty vocal about their hate for it.
@Badison Until glasses-less 3D comes out, I will not even think of using it.
It's a cool fad for maybe 1 or 2 movies, but after that it just gets plain annoying.
If Flat Panel TV makers want to artificially inflate the average selling price by putting in a feature, that going by most postings here many do not want, I see a market opening up for Vizio and others who will produce good quality 2D imaging without the cost (and gimmick) of 3d.
We don't want 3D. We want AMOLED PC monitors. LG & SDI get your shit together.
2011? Made by LG?
then ... 3.8 million 3D LCDs will be returned broken by 2012.
AMOLED SCREENS FIRST GUYS!!!!!
big difference between projected figures and actual sales LG but you'll figure that out soon enough won't you
I have a feeling that _all_ of the LG TVs in that range of sizes will be 3D capable. That's how they can make that kind of claim. If you want an LG TV 42" or larger, it'll have 3D starting about a year from now.
On the up-side of this, all of the current (and soon to be outdated) 2D only Blu-ray players and HDTVs will be dropping in price shortly after that so they can focus on selling the new 3D capable equipment.
Interesting. I'm pretty sure I don't know anyone interested in a 3D TV set. I wonder where the 58% comes from. Also, until there's a fair bit more 3D content, I don't really see that 58% turning into purchases.
Has a film been made yet where one could really argue that 3D is an essential part of the viewing experience? Has there even been a good 3D film made (in recent times) other than _Up_?
I may be a curmudgeon, since I avoid 3D in the theaters as well, but I think @Carac is right—this smells like some serious Kool-Aid drinking.
@jb523
Disney's "A Christmas Carol"
It's not necessary to the story, but it really adds to the immersion of the experience. And - for a refreshing change - it's not done as gimmicky as most.
@jb523 Avatar apparently has excellent 3d effects.
I don't know about everyone else, but I keep putting off a large HDTV because new features keep coming. 120hz, 240hz, built-in streaming (Netflix), lasers, thinner displays, thinner bezels, now 3D.
Now I have to wait another three years for a nice TV, one for availability, one for practicality, one for affordability.
I love this only because this will inevitably push down the prices of models without 3D. You'll find some awesome deals on great sets from Samsung to Sony.
As far as 3D on a TV that requires you to wear, likely pricey, glasses whenever you want to watch anything? Worse than useless.
I also predict that the manufacturers are salivating for razor blades or ink toner cartridge model: they'll manufacture really fragile 3D glasses, so that you're constantly buying a new pair. Bastards.
Yeah, other than existing non-glasses 2D TV, I think I'll wait for the Minority Report-style holograms, thanks.
Oh my, the movie Paycheck is coming to be...
Holograms are right around the corner.
Darth Vader will be pleased, but I'll settle for Cortana!