A survey of 1,541 visitors to PC Advisor's website has found that an astonishing 31.1 percent say they've already bought a 3D TV.
However, when asked 'What do you think of 3D TV?', the largest group - 41.3 percent - answered 'I'm not interested in 3D TV'.
"It's just a gimmick put forward by the TV manufacturers to try and get us all to buy new product. It will go the same way as Betamax video recorders," said PCA forum member Flak999.
"I already wear spectacles as do many others," added johndrew. "Having to wear a second pair over the top is not a choice I would readily make for TV viewing. It may be OK for a cinema on the odd occasion and may be impressive; but in your own home on a relatively small screen I can see no advantage at all."
The answer 'I own a 3D TV' was ticked by 31.1 percent of respondents to the poll.
"You'll all sooner or later have a 3D TV," joked ßeta. "You'll have no choice. It's going to be like trying to find a CRT TV now. Chaps it's called progress."
The remaining 27.6 percent haven't bought a 3D TV, but said they are keen to get one.
"Do I think 3D TV looks good? Yes," said donki. "Will I be buying it right now? No. The technology is in its infancy for the consumer market and will develop and be perfected over the next number of years. The glasses will go (major reason I don't like it), the perception of depth will increase and most of all the technology will drop in price."
Based on 1,541 votes, Jan 2011. Add your vote to the poll, or have your say in PC Advisor's forums.
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Comments
whataloadof said: Yet another unbelievable unrepresentative load of hogwash Instead of 3D HD ready etc SKIP ready might be more appropriate given the rubbish thats on the box these daysBring back 14 black and white
David Price said: Rob Hammy - yes it was 1541 votesIts just a quick straw poll of people on the site - although I think any sample of over 1500 isnt bad - and the 30 figure refers only to our sample We havent polled the entire country and our figures shouldnt be taken as a gospel indication of nationwide buying habits I reckon the 3D television industry would bite your hand off if you offered them a 30 market share at this stageDavid Price
Rob said: HammyYes guilty as charged mis read the total - its the drink you knowStill not a great number though
Hammy said: Rob - 600 respondents The article states 1541 votesYour stats are even more unbelievable than the main storys
Rob said: DavidJimboI think the 30 relates to those taking part in the PC Advisor poll 30 of less than 600 respondents ie less than 200 people This probably doesnt translate to a national percentage
uk said: I paid a fortune on a HD ready TV off Toshiba only to learn later when i got HD programsthat it only went to 1080i not 1080P thanks Toshiba Tv companies ripped us all off in HD then a year or two later want us all to throw them out and get a 3d onelolim struggling to pay for the essentials now3d tv dosent interest me one bit Wait till u can get a set for 300 quid is my advice I will never spend more than 350 on a tv again Waste of money besidesthe diff between expensive makes and the cheaper ones is very minor now as all HD and it just depends on preference etc reallydont pay more as u certainly dont get rewarded for going to a big brand u just get ripped offHD readylolShould of said HD ready UP TO 1080i i wont go near a toshiba again
Jimbo said: Wow this seems hard to believe 31 of the UK has a 3DTVerrr did they understand the question
David Staples said: found that an astonishing 311 percent say theyve already bought a 3D TVDubious statistic to say the least 3-D TV sales over Xmas must have been amazing