3D television sets have accounted for a continually diminishing share of TV sales every year and it looks like a few more big players are getting out of the market for good.
Samsung and Panasonic have already indicated that they aren't going to be producing 3D televisions anymore, and now LG and Sony say that they too are going to be following in the same direction. But this doesn't mean that you still cannot get your hands on a 3D television for some time yet, as there are still a number of unsold sets on the market. Also, other low profile manufacturers are going to be looking to meet that need in the market and take over from where the big corporations have left off.
It was James Cameron's Avatar film back in 2009 that really first sparked the 3D interest in films, shortly after that it seemed like every movie that was coming to theaters was being released in a regular and a 3D version. We even saw older movies being reformatted and re-released (like Titanic) just so that movie-goers could see their favorite classic films in 3D.
And although 3D is still a popular content variety at the theater, the trend has further decayed when it comes to at-home entertainment television options. We can expect to see the 3D Blu-ray releases also decline in the years to come.
The 4K television sets are where most consumers are eyeing their interest these days. And the price for those sets continues to get even cheaper. These television sets are more popular than ever and it's safe to assume that they'll be the ones grabbing the biggest market share in years to come. The 4K television is becoming the new standard for at-home entertainment.
Consumers want more control over their content these days and the 4K television gives them that by offering them a chance to stream online content, so that they can pretty much watch almost anything that they want, at any time that they want. And as the price continues to come down, it's expected that more people will venture out into trying these sets and opting for something new over their traditional model at home.
But one thing is for sure, the future doesn't look as bright for the 3D television sets. Unless some low profile manufacture comes along and re-inspires some interest in the trend. It's likely that this one is on its way out for good.
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Sources:
http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/3d-television/46827/the-end-is-nigh-for-3d-televisions
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/manufacturers-kill-off-3d-tv-home-theater-enthusiasts-fire-back/
https://www.wired.com/2017/01/4k-tvs-approach-perfection-cheap-sets-go-attack/
http://4k.com/news/4k-tvs-are-popular-than-ever-in-the-u-s-and-consumers-love-them-18306/