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The #1 source for 3D Television professional reviews, ratings, articles, comparisons, and pricing all written and rated by our editorial staff

Best 3D Television CES 2012
There were more 3D TVs than ever at 2012's Consumer Electronics Show, which ones topped our reviewers "Best Of" lists? Robert Wiley and Jack Burden list the Best 3D TVs of CES 2012. Read More...

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Active Shutter Bluetooth 3D Glasses now Universal
Starting in 2012, TV manufacturers have agreed to a set standard on active 3D glasses. The new glasses will communicate with the TV via Bluetooth and be universal... Read More...

Samsung UN55D8000 Review
See our video & written review of this new, 55" 3D LED from Samsung. The picture depth is incredible and aside from some plasma competition, it's the best we've tested in this area. Contrast, sharp, clean edges, and rich color and light combine... Read More...

LG 84" 3D UD TV Largest in Market so Far for 2012 CES
LG will stick with passive Cinema 3D in its new 84" offering which will be on display at CES 2012. An 84" screen is 182% larger than a 50" screen... See LG's new 84" TV

Sony 3D Bundle Review
With this new 24" Sony 3D TV, 2 gamers can play on the same TV, both utilizing the full screen. Robert Wiley and Jack Burden take a look at this Holiday bundle of new technology. Read the Sony 3D Bundle Review

Sony 3D Viewer Review (HMZ-T1)
3D movies and games are all about immersion in the imagery. Since there are no distractions from your peripheral vision, this 3D viewer is the most engaging, involving visual device we have ever seen. Read the Sony HMZ-T1 Review

Nintendo 3DS Review
Glasses free 3D in the palm of your hand, Nintendo's handheld gaming console, called the 3DS brings 3D portability to gaming without the need for any 3D glasses. Read our Nintendo 3DS Review

Toshiba 55TL515U Review
Jack Burden reviews this new 55 inch, Passive 3D LED TV. How does the passive 3D technology stack up against active 3D competition? Read the full review to find out. Read More...

How to avoid 3D TV Eye Strain and Eye Fatigue
We've all heard of people saying they get headaches when viewing 3D TV for long. Some people just steer clear of 3D TV altogether due to the reputation for eye fatigue. Read More...

Panasonic TC-P50GT30 vs Samsung PN51D7000
Following on from last year's popular 3D TV Shootout we put together a rematch of high tier plasma models from the two most popular manufacturers. Read More...

Samsung UN55D7000 Review
See our video review and the full written review of this new, fantastic looking 3D LED from Samsung. Read More...

LG 55LW5600 Review
See our video & written review of this new, 55" 3D LED from LG. The HD picture is good overall and side viewing angle is excellent for an LCD TV. Read More...

Panasonic TC-P50ST30 Review
See our video review and the full written review of this new, entry-level 3D plasma from Panasonic. Panasonic's mid level plasmas have always been hot sellers and we expect this one to be very hot in 2011. Read More...

Samsung PN51D7000 Review
See our video view and the full written review of this new, 51" 3D Plasma from Samsung. Read More...

LG 55LW6500 Review
Jack Burden puts this passive 3D LED backlit LCD through it's paces in our full review of the 55" LW6500 series model. Read More...

LG Drops Active Shutter 3D LED LCD TVs for 2011
LG, a major manufacturer of 3D TVs, in a change of heart has decided to forego active 3D LED backed LCD TVs in favor of passive 3D displays. Read More...

Active 3D Glasses vs. Passive 3D Glasses
UPDATED! With all the new 3D TVs on display at CES we are getting a lot of questions about 3D viewing. One of the most common is that people want to the best way to watch 3D content Read More...

2D to 3D Conversion; How Does it Work?
When a movie gets converted from 2D to 3D it can spend months in post production getting tweaked and redone in 3D for the theaters, comsumers aren't going to wait that long for their TV so in a 3D TV this conversion must be done real time. Read More...

Panasonic vs Samsung 3D Plasma TV Shootout
Robert Wiley and Jack Burden pit these two top of the line 3D Plasmas against one another. Who comes out on top?Read More...

Glasses Free 3D TV Technology is Here!
Recently at the CES show 2011 in Las Vegas we were surprised that 3 different 3D TV manufacturers had glasses free 3D displays as prominent features in their show booths. Read More...

New 3D TVs for 2011
3D TVs for 2011 vary greatly by manufacturer. Some use tricks, others showed the flaws of 3D as they were. But which manufacturers 3D TVs are shining examples of the technology and which should not be purchased?Read More...

Samsung UN55C9000 Review
Jack Burden reviews the absolute pinnacle of the Samsung LCD/LED line. The 9000 series has more features and aesthetic appeal than anything else from Samsung. How does it perform?Read More...

3D TV Problems, Issues and Concerns
With the massive marketing push behind 3D TV you've heard all the upsides to 3D TV. Phil Conner researches some of the problems with 3D TV. Read More...

Samsung UN55C7000 3D TV Review
See the First Review of the first 3-D Ready Samsung LED TV to hit the market. Read More...

How 3D TV Works: The Principles Behind 3D HDTV
Creating the illusion of 3 dimensions relies entirely on the fact that we have two eyes separated by a particular distance. If each eye is shown the same image shot from slightly different angles... Read More...

Microsoft Displays 3D Without Glasses
Microsoft's Applied Sciences Group recently displayed some very advanced 3D technology. 3D without glasses is the holy grail of 3D TV. Read More...

Sony and Nintendo offer Different Approaches to 3D at E3 2010
E3 is the largest annual trade show for video game software and hardware. 3D TV made a showing at E3 2010. Read More...

Do you Need 3D HDTV?
Now that the 3D displays are hitting the market you are probably asking yourself whether or not you need a 3D HDTV. Read More...

How Much Do 3D Glasses Cost?
Most of the top tier 3D televisions include one pair of 3D glasses you will still need extras for the rest of the family or any guests you will have over to watch TV in 3D. How much will that set you back? Read More...

3D HDTV Qualifies for the World Cup
In past years the only way to see the World Cup in more than 2 dimensions was to buy a ticket a be in the stadium, this year it's different. Read More...

First 3D TV Coverage of The Masters
We had the good fortune to obtain Masters badges for Saturday at the Masters and we had the opportunity to make a stop by the Sony 3D display in the press box Read More...

3D Plasma vs. 3D LCD
Another battle between these two is brewing. Upon first inspection one might think these two technologies will show 3D in much the same way. However... Read More...

Panasonic 3D TV vs. Samsung 3D TV
We take a look at how these two major TV players' 3D TV offerings will square off later this year. Read More...

6 Myths about 3D TV
With many new 3D televisions hitting th market this year a lot of misconceptions have been popping up. In this article we debunk some 3D TV myths Read More...

3D Content: What can I watch on my 3D TV?
With all the 3D TV buzz at CES this year, many of you may be wondering what exactly will be available to watch in 3D if you pick up a new TV in 2010. Read More...

3D Glasses - Active and Passive, Polarized, Shutter and Color Anaglyph 3D Glasses
3D viewing almost always requires donning some sort of glasses. Learn more about Active and Passive 3D glasses. Read More...

HD Content via 3D TV: An Inconvenient Truth
With many new 3D televisions hitting th market this year a lot of misconceptions have been popping up. In this article we debunk some 3D TV myths Read More...

Panasonic Viera 3D TV, TC-P50VT25
Panasonic's flagship line of 3D TVs is the VT25 series. These Full HD 3D plasmas feature the 1080p Infinite Black Pro panel and they meet the THX certification. Read More...

Sony Bravia 3D TV, XBR-52LX900
Sony's 3D capable Bravia XBR line for 2010 features Sony's MotionFlow 240Hz to reduce motion lag and image doubling in 3D as well as the Bravia Engine 3 video processor. Read More...

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