TV and the 3D Question

The tech-minded among the WhiteFence blog readers are no doubt aware that a major event is happening in Las Vegas this week and throughout the weekend. Well, at least major to geeks like me. CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, happens every year around this time and it's pretty much the summit for techies and gadget-o-holics.

Like last year, this year's focus seems to be on bringing 3D to the home TV center, allowing viewers to wear dorky glasses and become immersed in movies and shows in a new way. No, it's not really that new. Yes, it's just like what happened in the 50's and the 70's, only in your house and all the time.

My question is this: given that HDTVs are just now starting to hit a 50 percent adoption rate among US households, is 3D TV really the way to go? Now that people are just starting to get warmed up to the idea of buying new TV sets, are we going to really want to drop the money on even newer sets?

It's not just the TV manufacturers pushing this, either. There are already 3D TV channels being talked about. Last night, the Texas/Bama game was being watched in theaters in 3D at several places across the country (I watched it in a theater myself, though in boring old regular 2D).

The message from the entertainment industry is clear: 3D is coming, whether we want it or not. So how do you feel about it? Are you excited about viewing 3D content in your home, or are you OK with where things are right now? Tell us in the poll and in the comments!