Is 3D TV dead?

[MrStormTrooper]

Having built my new computer, I'm now thinking about upgrading my TV to something 4K. I've had my current TV for over 5 years, I use it as my PC monitor and honestly, if it wasn't for the new computer, I'd probably have no thoughts about changing it yet as it still works flawlessly and it certainly doesn't owe me anything as I got a great deal on it too.

Went to look online for a replacement expecting to be choosing a 3D option but I'm noticing most stores list considerably fewer 3D models than I saw when I browsed this time last year.

Did I miss the 3D boat or is the technology still alive and well and I'm just shopping in the wrong places?

 

TL;DR -  Should I buy a 3D 4K TV or just a regular 4K TV?

[vanished]

oh yeah... 3D.  I remember when that was a thing  

[Oshino Shinobu]

3D TVs were never really alive. There was a period where loads of them were released, but the 3D was always kind of crap. 

EDIT: I'd rather go for a regular 4K TV with a nicer panel/stand/frame/whatever than 3D. If it's for PC use, I wouldn't personally choose to go with a TV, though, I would always go with a monitor. 

[vanished]

Yeah you didn't really "miss the boat" OP, it just sort of sunk in the construction dock  

[MrStormTrooper]

Aww...  

Slightly disappointed now... was kinda looking forward to watching Avatar in 3D again lol

[Alice in game]

I got a 3D tv somehting like 3 years ago and I never really watched 3D content with it, I tried onece and it work well with passive glasses.

So the real question is, do you have or actively plan to get 3D content and watch it on a 3D tv. As the content is somwhat rare or hard to aquire, you have to ask yourself if you are getting a feature that you will use or a feature.

 

I did not choose my TV for the fact that it had 3D. I do not regret my choice, but that have nothing to do with the 3D feature.

[GreezyJeezy]

all i know is my grandma has one

[MrStormTrooper]

1 minute ago, Alice in game said:

So the real question is, do you have or actively plan to get 3D content and watch it on a 3D tv. As the content is somwhat rare or hard to aquire, you have to ask yourself if you are getting a feature that you will use or a feature.

I would definitely seek out 3D BluRays but if their availability is limited to begin with, it may not be worth choosing 3D over standard 4K. 

 

I think I'll maybe take the time to see just how much content I can actually find that I'd be interested in viewing and make my decision from there.

[vong]

1 hour ago, MrStormTrooper said:

Having built my new computer, I'm now thinking about upgrading my TV to something 4K. I've had my current TV for over 5 years, I use it as my PC monitor and honestly, if it wasn't for the new computer, I'd probably have no thoughts about changing it yet as it still works flawlessly and it certainly doesn't owe me anything as I got a great deal on it too.

Went to look online for a replacement expecting to be choosing a 3D option but I'm noticing most stores list considerably fewer 3D models than I saw when I browsed this time last year.

Did I miss the 3D boat or is the technology still alive and well and I'm just shopping in the wrong places?

 

TL;DR -  Should I buy a 3D 4K TV or just a regular 4K TV?

How much extra would a 3D model cost for you? That would be the deciding factor for me.

 

I purchased a 3D 55" TV about 3 years ago now and have rarely watched anything in 3D.

[MrStormTrooper]

4 minutes ago, vong said:

How much extra would a 3D model cost for you? That would be the deciding factor for me.

 

Honestly, there doesn't seem to be much difference in price between 3D and non 3D... maybe it's older 3D models sitting beside newer non 3D models, I just don't know.

 

I'd probably be buying to a set budget and seemingly, I can choose either at the amount I want to spend.