What are some of the pros and con's of owning a 3D TV?

There really aren't any cons. I think a lot of people don't own a 3d tv, and therefore have no idea what they are talking about. See it's not like there is two tv's of the same model. Like they make a model in 2d then one in 3d that is more expensive. Think of it more as a 2d tv with a 3d feature. That is where people are wrong. Again, it is a top of the line 2d tv with a 3d feature. So all of the top of the line tv's with the latest in picture quality and such have the 3d feature automatically. Again, there is not a 2d tv and then a 3d tv of the same model. These people are a little confused and haven't actually asked the difference at the tv shop.

I repeated myself because people keep stating the same misinformation about tv's with the 3d feature. Actually I think the reason is they are so angry that 3d didn't die off like they wanted that they just spout out comments on 3d tv's that they didn't actually check to make sure it was true themselves. They want it to fail, so they just say "blah blah blah" and don't back it up with sources. Kind of like the fox who said "Well those grapes were probably sour anyway."

Well its not really a con at all because you dont have to use the 3D option. You can only watch movies in 3d if you have a 3d bluray player and a 3d bluray disc AND those annoying 3d glasses. Some people say it is really a cool thing and thats what I think aswell BUT i really get annyoed by the 3d glasses. I really want to take them off in the middle of the movie because its just not comfortable in my opinion. On the other hand you have a tv that is capable of showing 3d movies (if you have one) which is a cool thing. As I said, you dont have to and you probably wont watch 3d all the time anyway...

Hope that helps!

p.s. I think its much more important to have an LED TV that has a resolution of 1080p (FULL HD) and at least 200Hz or 400 Hz. 3D is just a bonus and not interessting to me (I own a 3d tv but used it only twice and will probably not use the option again but thats also personal preference I guess).

Hi Teenie, LG WRman Greg here!

Getting a 3D enabled TV really expands your entertainment options - you could watch 3D movies at home, and play 3D video games. The biggest issue with 3D TVs that users had in the past was unwieldy 3D glasses, and the resulting flicker and discomfort. With the advent of passive 3D TVs like LG's very own LM Series, this issue has been largely removed - these glasses are extremely light, comfortable and cheap as well.

You can, of course, always watch TV in the "normal" 2D mode, and whenever you want, you can simply switch on the 2D to 3D conversion feature to watch ANYTHING in 3D. In addition, the 3D enabled TVs are also usually Smart TVs, so you get to access the internet, stream online videos and enjoy a variety of apps on your 3D enabled Smart TVs.

On the flip side, 3D TV is not for everyone - some people are simply unable to resolve stereoscopic images - that is, they cannot simply see in 3D! Also, people with a history of epileptical seizures should avoid watching 3D TV. Kids younger than five should not be allowed to watch 3D TV while other kids should watch under adult supervision and with frequent breaks.

I hope this helps! LG WRman Greg, out!

Thanks LG WRman Greg, Thanks for the imformation about the LG3D. My husband took me out shopping for a 3DTV for my birthday. I chose the 50"LG3D smart TV and I love it. The glasses are so light to wear and the best part is no charging so no headache. My living room isn't that big so I sit about 6-10 feet away from my TV and it's fine. I have absolutely no complains about my 3D TV. I take that back I have 1 complaint, The 3D-DVD's are to expensive.

I have a Samsung 3dtv with active glasses. the cons are that you have to recharge the glasses, the flicker is slightly noticeable, and there isn't as much 3d content to watch as I would like. I don't remember the recommended viewing distance but the 3d works fine for me at any reasonable watching distance. It's better to be close, but not 'too close.' The black glasses you are talking about can be used at home with a different type of 3DTV. They are called passive glasses. LG makes those type of 3DTVs and maybe others. The biggest problem with them is that the resolution has to be cut in half for them to work, so the picture is softer.

I love 3d and I use passive 3d thats on my LG. Very cheap glasses, no batteries, no headaches, great 3d picture and best of all next year many video games will be 3d.