TV Developments

I've also decided to look into the future developments of television, as this has been a hot subject this year, with the introduction of 3DTV and Internet TV.

I noticed that Sky3D had been added to my Sky channels a couple of weeks ago, even though 3D TVs were not available in the UK a this point. But I've just discovered that 3D TVs officially went on sale last Friday (April 23rd) in the UK!

http://topnews.co.uk/23670-3d-tv-makes-debut-sale-uk-friday

"Samsung officially released its 40-inch 3D set at selected John Lewis, Curry's and Comet stores. The set is priced at £1,799. The release of the Samsung 3D TV is followed by the release of Panasonic’s 3D TV model slated to be launched in the following week.
It has been reported that Sony and LG will also be launching their 3D TV’s in the coming months."

But it has also been stated that only the film Monsters Vs Aliens is available on 3D BluRay at present and we'll have to wait at least another year before Sky's 3D channel is fully launched.

To make the move from 2D to 3D won't be cheap though, as customers will have to already own or purchase a Sky HD box and purchase an 3D HD TV (ugh!). The first line of these TVs cost nearly £2,000. Oh, and you'll need to buy the silly glasses.

I've been to 3D cinema showings before, and to be honest I've not been impressed. The overall effect is very underwhelming, granted the technology is still in an early phase. I would much rather see technology such as this pushed further!:



Also launched this year is Sony's new range of Bravia Internet TVs.

http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/1237477937903/sony-internet-tv?campaignId=12003038&s_kwcid=sony%20internet%20tv5275876481

"From YouTube™ and Facebook™, over movies on demand with LOVEFiLM to Catch-up TV services, BRAVIA Internet Video and BRAVIA Internet Widgets put you in control of the best of the web."

Personally, I've been waiting for a development such as this for a long time and can't wait to have this technology available to me. I think this is a great development and I can't imagine what else can possibly be introduced and achieved with television technology next!


Advert for Sony's Bravia Internet TVs.