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Samsung re-ups free 3D glasses promotion but tightens the strings this time
Back in May Samsung kicked off a promotion guaranteeing two free pairs of glasses with any of its 3D-capable HDTVs, and after that expired it has followed up with a similar deal. Key differences this time around are that instead of getting the glasses from Samsung, buyers should be able to pick up the two pairs at the retailer when they buy their TV. The 3D Starter Kit with glasses and movie is still available as well, but this should fill in the cracks on other models and promotions. The only downside is that now it's not guaranteed to cover every 3D capable model and it appears to be up to the retailers to participate, so doublecheck what accessories are coming along if you're buying a new Samsung HDTV any time soon.
Samsung makes sure each of its 2011 3DTVs have two pairs of 3D glasses to match
If you picked up one of Samsung's 3D-capable TVs this year then the company wants to make sure you're equipped to actually view some 3D action like the currently ongoing NBA Playoffs, a bullriding reality show or whatever you're into. To that end, any customers that didn't find themselves with two pairs of (now cheaper to buy) 3D glasses due to a pack-in deal or starter kit of some type when purchasing a new TV between April 24th and June 25th should go to the official website to get their two free pairs of active shutter glasses. The promotion ends June 25th but according to the press release there will be details on another one released some time before then. Grab your receipt and hit the source link or just check out the details in the press release after the break.
Samsung's entire line of active shutter glasses gets a price cut, more money for your popcorn
Following its pledge to make 3D TV experience more affordable, Samsung's just announced a price drop on the rest of its active shutter glasses lineup. As you probably already know, the entry-level SSG-3100GB went from $129.99 down to just $49.99 last month; and now we have the better-looking SSG-3300CR plus SSG-3300GR reduced by $50 down to $129.99, along with the swanky SSG-3700CR (pictured above) getting a $70 discount to just $149.99. Of course, these premium spectacles are still far from affordable compared to their passive counterparts, so it'll be interesting to see if Samsung's attempt to lure more 3D viewers will work at all. Ultimately though, we'd love to see other manufacturers follow suit -- bring on the 3D price war!
Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras
As the battle between active and passive 3D glasses display technology heats up, Samsung has responded by announcing its cheapest pair of active shutter 3D glasses will cost $50 (previously $130) beginning May 1st. Additionally, all of its 3D-capable 2011 HDTVs will come with two pairs of glasses packed in, unless the purchase is eligible for the Megamind/Shrek starter kit that already comes with them. This move comes just as FPR-based displays from LG, Vizio, Toshiba and Philips hit the marketplace. LG specifically focused on the cost of glasses as a selling point over Samsung in recent ads that ran heavily throughout the NCAA Tournament (embedded after the break.) LG is charging $10 per pair for its RealD-compatible Theater 3D glasses while Vizio has pairs on its website for $29.99 or two for $44.99. The cheap pair of Samsung glasses is the SSG-3100GB model with replaceable battery pictured above and while it promises the new, lighter Silhouette-designed SSG-3700GR glasses will also get cheaper, no new price has yet been announced. A 62% price reduction is nothing to sneeze at, but it looks like customers will still need to buy into 3D -- and that active glasses beat passive on picture quality and viewing angle like it says in the press release (after the break) -- to spur sales of the new TVs.
Samsung floats old-style 3D glasses with Bluetooth sync through the FCC
We didn't spot these in their CES booth, but Samsung recently got FCC approval for these SSG-3100GB 3D glasses that feature the style used on last year's specs, but with Bluetooth sync for its new 2011 3DTVs. Of course they don't have the super-light cachet of its wireless charging Silhouette-designed SSG-3700CR specs, but we'll keep an eye out for the pricetags of each set when they arrive in stores.
