Last week, Toshiba released what they call the ‘World’s First glasses-free 3D TV’. Ignoring the fact that Alioscopy and others have had this for several years, it’s an interesting offering in that it comes from a “mainstream” provider with the pockets to push it to a wider audience. Unfortunately, the $1,400 price tag only gets you a 12-inch screen. Yes, that’s 12-inch.
With a 20-inch model on the way, they’re trying to generate some buzz in hopes of boosting sales. However, they’re (rightfully) hesitant about the technology.
But Sato was cautious about whether the 3D market as a whole would see strong demand despite the fact that equipped TV sets usually attract a lot of interest at retail stores as consumers try out the devices.
“It’s questionable that consumers want 3D TVs as much as manufacturers are pushing them.”
“People may not be finding the extra value” that convinces them to purchase the relatively new technology, he said.
