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Are you ready for television in the 3rd dimension, as both television makers and pay television providers are making huge plans for 3-D TV this year.

The big question is will consumers shell out more cash for the new 3D hi definition technology. Nearly five years after HDTV started its deployment, big screen television sets finally fell well below the $1000 mark during the past holiday season.  But the new 3D HD TV sets start in the area of $2000, and quickly rise into the $5,000 range. That may just be too much money for many Americans to justify spending, especially when money is still tight.

That is not holding big cable and satellite TV companies back.  DIRECTV 3D content will be available later this year. They announced plans to deploy three full time 3D networks at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. The biggest question right now is to whether there will be enough 3-D content to satisfy the consumer.  Filming and broadcasting television and movies like Avatar in 3D adds extra expense to the production of content, which means it will be a while before it is widely adopted.

Manufacturers of 3D TV sets will have their own battle to wage. Consumers may not be in the mood to spend more money for a new set.  Especially those who have upgraded and found the picture to their liking. Will 3DTV be more enticing? Or will they just be happy with the new hi def TV they have come to enjoy. Another factor to consider is how many in the home will be able to watch 3D TV at the same time.

Would you be comfortable watching TV while wearing special glasses for the entire show? And remember everyone in the home will need the 3D glasses to watch at the same time.  Special 3D glasses are rumored to cost in the area of $50 or $60 per pair, meaning another investment for the household with a new 3D TV.