With 3D TV set to make a big impact in 2010, it looks like those special glasses you need will be compatible across a range of 3D displays, if they're from RealD that is.

Both Sony and JVC have recently announced that they will be endorsing RealD glasses for use with their range of 3D enabled TVs.

With Sony not insisting on any form of exclusivity deal with RealD, other manufacturers have been free to adopt their glasses as the default viewing mechanism. Good news for the consumer, JVC quickly announced that their range of 3D enabled TV's would adopt RealD glasses technology; other manufacturers will hopefully follow suit.

3D TV is set for take of in 2010 with the likes of Sky launching a dedicated 3D channel in the UK and large manufacturers such as Sony and Panasonic investing heavily in the new format.

Important for the success of 3D, and one of the hiccups manufacturers and providers want to avoid is a repeat of the Blu-ray format war; the problems with two competing formats led to a slow uptake of High-definition DVD technology.

If all of the big manufacturers follow Sony and JVC by adopting RealD glasses as the standard, it will be a great start for 3D TV. Whether new 3D channels and display equipment will be compatible is a bigger piece of the jigsaw and a larger hurdle to climb ...

If you would like to find out more about 3D technology you might like to read our 3D TV, Cinema & Gaming Guide

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