News Samsung 3D TV ceased from this year

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A source at Samsung, who asked to remain anonymous, has confirmed to CNET that none of its 2016 US TV models will support 3D.

That means they won't be able to display 3D Blu-ray movies or other 3D content and won't work with 3D glasses. The only Samsung sets that will support 3D will be carryovers from 2015, like the UNJU7100 series.

The reason, according to the source, is that Samsung wanted to concentrate more resources on its new smart TV functionality, including integration with its SmartThings home automation platform.

According to data from the NPD Group, 3D TVs have accounted for a diminishing share of US flat-panel TV sales every year since 2012, and the same goes for 3D-compatible Blu-ray players compared with 2D-only models. 3D TVs fell from 23 percent to 16 percent in that period, and 3D players from 40 percent to 25 percent.

"In terms of purchase motivators, I think 3D is pretty low on the list at this point," said NPD analyst Ben Arnold. "There was a lot of interest in the feature from consumers early on, but most reports were the experience was not worth the hassle of wearing 3D glasses or finding content."


With a bullet to the head from Samsung, 3D TV is now deader than ever - CNET
 
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