I agree with the poster's comment that 3D is being built in to most manufacturer's product lines, if that is what he is saying. Looking at the TV ads in today's paper I saw Sony, Samsung, LG and Sharp all with 3D models; I didn't pay attention to Panasonic but assume that is the same. At the same time, I noted that the non 3D models are quite a bit cheaper. If the non-3D models are made using a common chip with the 3D models, why the big price differential?
In addition, I agree that passive view will be the way to go; most people won't want to pay $100 for an active shutter pair of glasses so long as there is almost zero content available. While I do not normally favor government intervention into the marketplace, I'd like to see the federal government begin to provide satellite 3D service for select channels such as Discovery, History, Nickelodeon, NickJr, the Military Channel, PBS etc. This could be done for distribution on Dish, DirectTV, and the big Cable companies such as Comcast as a public service. The gov could pay for "3D-ing" the content and also for the bandwidth used for the 3D channels. If a rationale is needed, this could be considered 'pump-priming" to jump start the 3D industry and create more jobs. I hope Prez Obama reads this and jumps at the opportunity this idea provides for creative economic advancement.
If the above were to happen, I would immediately become a consumer with a new 3D HDTV sittilng in my living room or bedroom.
Best regards,
Fitzie