Companies like Panasonic and Sony have been pushing hard on 3D television technology, riding in the wake of 3D blockbusters like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland. However, a survey by Kakaku.com said that 67.4 percent of Japanese respondents weren’t interested in buying a 3D TV and 31.2 percent said they were considering or wanted to purchase a 3D TV.
“Television makers’ expectations for 3D are high but looking at the degree of interest among consumers, there is a big gap with the enthusiasm of manufacturers,” said Tsuyoshi Kamada, head of Kakaku.com’s media-creative section.
Of those not interested in purchasinge a 3D TV, 70 percent cited the hassle of wearing special glasses, 57 percent said prices were too high and nearly 40 percent said there was not enough 3D content.
Source: Reuters