ESPN 3D Shutting Down at Years End

[Scherrman]

After three years, ESPN is shutting down it's 3DTV network at the end of the year. ESPN said there was not enough interest in the service from a consumer perspective. Thought maybe some of you 3D enthusiast may be interested in this, that, and there hasn't been any threads on 3D in a while.

 

[ashutto20]

After three years, ESPN is shutting down it's 3DTV network at the end of the year. ESPN said there was not enough interest in the service from a consumer perspective. Thought maybe some of you 3D enthusiast may be interested in this, that, and there hasn't been any threads on 3D in a while.

Just got a 3d tv but could care less about 3d content haha gotta a great deal on the tv so thats why I got it

I do remember there were 3d groupies out there but you are right the 3d content has been very quiet

 

[Scherrman]

The only 3D TVs we have sold is because they were such a great price. Some customers were reluctant to buy them because they were 3D even though they were cheaper. They would all say, "But I don't need 3D." I would tell them it's just an added feature and you get it for less. My opinion is 3D just needs to go away.

 

[nelson61]

I remember Cameron ( the 3 d movie guy) being interviewed about 3d tv.. He said it would flop because he could not lay on his couch and watch. He said you have to look at the correct angle or the 3d does not work.

 

[ashutto20]

The only 3D TVs we have sold is because they were such a great price. Some customers were reluctant to buy them because they were 3D even though they were cheaper. They would all say, "But I don't need 3D." I would tell them it's just an added feature and you get it for less. My opinion is 3D just needs to go away.

Thats how I was...I was not reluctant though I knew it was just an added feature that I did not have to turn on...but def much cheaper and got 4 glasses thrown in w it...not a 3d fan though...actually ive never watched anything in 3d..have no reason to haha

 

[inazsully]

I bought my TV because it was a 3D TV and we watch 3D whenever we can and we love it. I see the typical 3D haters are coming out. Great statements like "actually I've never watched anything in 3D, have no reason to ha ha. Brilliant. or this jewel, "the only 3D TV's we have sold is because they were such a great price". Yep, I'm sure that not one single customer bought because the TV was 3D, even though millions of owners buy 3D movies every year to watch on their 3D TV's. What a coincidence that over 140 3D movies have been produced in the last36 months. You know, like minor releases like Iron Man 3, Brave, The Lone Ranger, Man of Steel, Avatar, Life of Pi. The only 3D groupies out there are the haters.

 

[lucky86]

Haha! I don't care for 3d because i don't care to wear glasses in my house to watch TV. I think its cool and neat but its not mainstream enough for me to go out and replace my 65 inch non 3d TV. If and when it picks up and more providers broadcast in 3d I may upgrade but I'm personally not going to upgrade to 3d and then feel the need to go out and buy a bunch of new movies when I would rather continue watching my bluerays in high quality with no glasses.

 

[Scherrman]

I bought my TV because it was a 3D TV and we watch 3D whenever we can and we love it. I see the typical 3D haters are coming out. Great statements like "actually I've never watched anything in 3D, have no reason to ha ha. Brilliant. or this jewel, "the only 3D TV's we have sold is because they were such a great price". Yep, I'm sure that not one single customer bought because the TV was 3D, even though millions of owners buy 3D movies every year to watch on their 3D TV's. What a coincidence that over 140 3D movies have been produced in the last36 months. You know, like minor releases like Iron Man 3, Brave, The Lone Ranger, Man of Steel, Avatar, Life of Pi. The only 3D groupies out there are the haters.

I can honestly say I have only had less than 5 people buy a TV strictly for it's 3D capabilities. You need to realize that I am a business in an Iowa town of 4,000 people and surrounded by smaller towns. We sell about 150 TVs per year so 3D would not take up much of that number. Being in a rural area my customers do not care much for a lot of added feature either, they are mostly price driven.

Now, if I was a specialty store in the suburbs of Chicago I may have more customers looking for added features and want the latest and greatest. Trust me, there is not a lot of interest in 3D, I use to demo it in our display room and people just don't seem to care as much as the manufactures would like. I have no problem with 3D, I think movies look pretty cool in 3D but I couldn't imagine watching that much TV in 3D.

 

[dfergie]

I remember Cameron ( the 3 d movie guy) being interviewed about 3d tv.. He said it would flop because he could not lay on his couch and watch. He said you have to look at the correct angle or the 3d does not work.

Wrong, I have IR glasses and watch in bed ... and this is the third thread about this, one in the 3D forum & one in the DIRECTV forum.

 

[dfergie]

Lack of 3D and being grandfathered for Distants has kept me a dual sub with DIRECTV and Dish.

 

[inazsully]

I doubt we'll ever see broadcast 3D TV unless it's from a specialty broadcaster like ESPN or one of the premium movie channels like HBO. I also understand that there are other threads on other forums regarding 3D. But when someone starts a new 3D thread it's because they want to start a discussion on a specific forum because they find the topic still interesting and the subject.3D, is an ever evolving topic. So I will ask a simple question (also in another thread). If HBO offered high quality 3D movies, say 4 or 5 a month with new movies every month, would you pay extra for those movies, say $10mo? I am assuming that this question will be considered by current 3D TV owners. Secondly, would that movie availability influence your next TV purchase?

 

[GaryPen]

I bought my TV because it was a 3D TV and we watch 3D whenever we can and we love it. I see the typical 3D haters are coming out.

Yup. That's gonna happen whenever the subject is brought up here. Most people don't care one way or another, or have a moderate interest. (I am in the latter camp.) But, for some reason, the anti-3D zealots get quite worked up about it.

It seems to be a variation of fanboyism, the most dreaded of Internet mental diseases.

 

[Mochuf]

Yup. That's gonna happen whenever the subject is brought up here. Most people don't care one way or another, or have a moderate interest. (I am in the latter camp.) But, for some reason, the anti-3D zealots get quite worked up about it.

It seems to be a variation of fanboyism, the most dreaded of Internet mental diseases.

It might be because on many high-end AV forums, 3D supporters used to tell everyone who would listen that 3D tv is the greatest thing ever invented for entertainment and if you don't feel that way, you're stuck in the past and not worthy to have an opinion, so stay out of our threads. So of course you're going to see a strong backlash from people who feel differently. 3D lovers made their own bed, that has shrunk from king to single, in this debate.

 

[psychotrope]

Personally I thought that the major pro-3D poster sounded the angriest of anybody.

 

[3HaloODST]

When I look to buy a TV, 3D is the last thing I think about. First and foremost is the TV type (LCD, plasma, etc.,) then size, then resolution, then color accuracy, then refresh rate (in the case of LCD,) scaler quality (LCD,) amount/types of inputs. Then after all that is taken into consideration and I have purchased the TV, well if it just so happens to support 3D I think "Hmm, that's nifty." So far I've only ended up with one 3D-capable TV and TBH I wasn't very impressed with the 3D. I'd much prefer a true-to-life picture with a high bit rate than to waste bandwidth on 3D.

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[teachsac]

I doubt we'll ever see broadcast 3D TV unless it's from a specialty broadcaster like ESPN or one of the premium movie channels like HBO. I also understand that there are other threads on other forums regarding 3D. But when someone starts a new 3D thread it's because they want to start a discussion on a specific forum because they find the topic still interesting and the subject.3D, is an ever evolving topic. So I will ask a simple question (also in another thread). If HBO offered high quality 3D movies, say 4 or 5 a month with new movies every month, would you pay extra for those movies, say $10mo? I am assuming that this question will be considered by current 3D TV owners. Secondly, would that movie availability influence your next TV purchase?

HBO currently has eight 3D movies available OnDemand, if your provider carries it.

S~

 

[Nebugeater]

I am holding out for a 3D Laser disc player and all the media to suport it!

 

[gadgtfreek]

This is my opinion on the subject of 3D at this point in my life.

 

[denisincalif]

Love 3D but understand why many don't

3D TV has a number of problems that are holding back its acceptance. That's too bad IMHO, because the less it's accepted by the general public the less likely it is to be widely available at a reasonable price, and the less likely companies will invest in improving the technology. Some of the problems I can think of (in no particular order) are

• There are some people (about 10 or 15 per cent of the population) who simply cannot see in true 3D. They get their depth information from other visual cues that don't do them much good for 3D movies
• The need for glasses is a real turn off and most 3D glasses are poorly made and very uncomfortable to wear
• 3D movies require a bright picture to be watched without strain. Many TV's just aren't bright enough.
• The bandwidth requirement for good 3D is large. Off-air and especially satellite just can't supply the bandwidth, so things like ESPN 3D start off with a real disadvantage for a good viewing experience.
• The best 3D in-home experience available today comes from 3D Blu-Rays. But that requires not only a 3D TV but a 3D Blu-Ray player which of course costs more money.

So, much as I like to watch 3D TV, I am not hopeful that it will survive.

 

[GaryPen]

It might be because on many high-end AV forums, 3D supporters used to tell everyone who would listen that 3D tv is the greatest thing ever invented for entertainment and if you don't feel that way, you're stuck in the past and not worthy to have an opinion, so stay out of our threads. So of course you're going to see a strong backlash from people who feel differently. 3D lovers made their own bed, that has shrunk from king to single, in this debate.

Not on Satellite Guys. So, no backlash is necessary. As such, the anti-3D zealots come across like 2D fanboys, with all of the logic and social skills that come along with it.

Of course, that doesn't include the indifferent or mildly interested.