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[PC World]
Yes, 3D is here, and it’s better than ever. Between live broadcasts and 3D Blu-ray discs, much more 3D content is available now than last year, and most TVs priced above $1000 come with 3D technology built in. What’s more, this year’s 3D techis cheaper and easier on the eyes than last year’s, so give these sets a chance and you might be pleasantly surprised. …
Manufacturers of active-shutter 3D TVs argue that passive 3D TVs look far worse because they prevent you from seeing a true 1080p image. Passive 3D makers counter that your brain still receives a 1080p image (since the composite image from both eyes is 1080p). When we tested the two technologies side-by-side, we didn’t find a noticeable difference in image quality between the two—and since the polarized glasses are cheaper and more comfortable to wear, we’d recommend getting a passive 3D set if you plan to watch lots of 3D movies. …
(Philip Lelyveld comment: the article critiques each recommended model.)
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