3D PC Monitors Begin To Make Inroads
 

By Doug Olenick -- TWICE, 2/22/2010
Original URL: http://www.twice.com/article/450078-3D_PC_Monitors_Begin_To_Make_Inroads.php
Summarized by Scott Peterson

3D technology has taken a strong lead in the television category, but is just now starting to work its way into the PC display market.  Most vendors agree that 3D will be popular with gamers and will eventually have a positive impact on monitor sales.

Acer and ViewSonic have each introduced a single model, while Hewlett-Packard has so far declined to follow suit.

Viewing 3D content on a desktop monitor by yourself can be a more personal, up-close experience than watching 3D on a large-screen television with a greater number of people.

Acer's first venture into this space is the 23.6w-inch GD235HZ, which started shipping in early February. This unit requires the use of special 3D goggles from Nvidia.

ViewSonic was one of the first companies to introduce 3D into the PC space when it began shipping its VX2265wm in April 2009.

In addition to gaming, videos and still photography will spur consumers to buy 3D PC monitors.

Blu-ray drives and 3D-supported streaming players will support the ever-increasing flow of movie and TV content.

Also, as more 3D capable cameras come into the market, demand will increase for 3D monitors to include the photo enthusiast.

Despite the extra cost, 3D is not likely to become a standard feature on monitors, but the future does look bright for the technology.

Since the monitor also has to have to have a 120Hz refresh rate in order for the 3D to work, PC enthusiasts would have even more reason to purchase a 3D monitor as these will be the only type to offer this level of performance.