Fifty-one per cent of the respondents in a recent survey in the UAE said 3D TV will revolutionise the way they watch television at home, while more than a third believed it will also have a positive effect on the adoption of gaming.

A total of 764 respondents polled were in a recent LG Electronics commissioned survey conducted by YouGov Siraj in the UAE.

“We asked consumer what they considered would be the most important reason for buying a 3D television and of those that responded, more than 65 per cent said the ability to be able to watch 3D movies was either important or very important,” said H S Paik, president, LG Electronic Gulf.

Ahead of LG’s launch of its next generation 3D television technology, dubbed Cinema 3D TV, Paik said the survey revealed some interesting consumer opinions on 3D TV.

“While people are excited and intrigued at the arrival of 3D TV, comfort is a strong theme throughout the survey,” said Paik.

“UAE consumers are aware that current 3D televisions use ‘shutter-glass’ technology which means viewers have to use cumbersome, rechargeable glasses. They also have concerns that the existing technology can cause dizziness and discomfort if watching TV for extended periods.”

“When we asked consumers, if you were to buy a 3D television, what would your decision be based on, more than eighty five percent of the respondents said comfort in terms of seating position, lightweight battery free glasses and clarity of the TV picture were important or very important,” he added.

“What the survey highlights is consumers want 3D technology to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience with a clear, non-flickering 3D image.”

The survey was conducted ahead of the launch of LG’s Cinema 3D TV range in early June.

“We’re currently planning the regional launch of LG’s next generation 3D TVs, the Cinema 3D TV range,” said Paik.

“The new range uses LG’s film patterned retarder (FPR) technology which is certified ‘flicker-free’ meaning the viewer experiences a clear, sharp 3D image when wearing LG’s lightweight polarized glasses.”

“Reaction from around the world to our new screens has been a resounding ‘Wow’ and we’re very excited about bringing them to the Middle East in June,” Paik concluded. – TradeArabia News Service