3D movies have come a long way since the 1950s, when teenagers had to wear flimsy glasses with blue and red lenses just to see something that vaguely resembled three dimensions. Today’s television manufacturers have moved beyond this by researching new technologies that allow people to watch movies in 3D without the glasses. This has led many people to wonder when 3D computer monitors would come along. At last, that day has arrived.
Samsung Releases 3D Monitors
Samsung has been at the forefront of 3D technology, so it’s no surprise to find them taking a lead on 3D computer monitors. The newly released 2011 Samsung monitors incorporate Samsung’s 3D tech into a computer screen. Currently, there are two models in production. Lucky consumers that get their hands on one will have to plop down a pretty large sum of cash. Most experts expect them to retail at over $1000.
The Advantages of 3D Computer Screens
3D computer screens offer much more than just cool pictures. Sure, you can watch movies on them. Soon you might even be able to stream 3D movies through your computer, giving you access to a growing library of exciting content. Online gamers, of course, are frothing at their mouths to experience their virtual worlds in three dimensions.
The advantages of 3D monitors, however, go beyond the “wow, that’s cool” factor. There are several practical applications in the works as well. Medical students, for instance, will get a much more realistic experience using 3D monitors when they perform virtual autopsies. Chemistry students, likewise, will be able to explore molecular structures without building them out of wooden sticks and spheres. Every field from archeology to neurophysiology could benefit from hardware that can render images in three dimensions. Several online college degrees are available on practical applications of 3D technology.
Within the next decade, expect to see entertainment and academics take a turn towards 3D. With all of the advantages it is hard to imagine that more people won’t want to use this technology.