Not wanting to see their Korean rival realise its 3D TV ambitions before them, Samsung have announced that they will be launching a 3D enabled TV this March.

We all thought that LG had for once stolen a march on one of its main competitors, revealing details of the first consumer 3D TV, the LD360, last year.

LG's LD360 uses 'passive' 3D technology which is compatible with Sky's new 3D channel. LG plan to introduce the first wave of consumer 3D TV's in conjunction with the launch of Sky's 3D channel this April.

Until Samsung's gorgeous 9000 3D series arrived on the scene, LG were pretty confident that they could sell 3.4 million 3D enabled TV's worldwide this year.

Samsung's flagship 9000 boasts a powerful built-in processor, similar to the one found in Toshiba's Cell based TV's. This processor converts 2D images into 3D and the TV is compatible with multiple 3D standards, including the Blu-ray Disc Association ratified 'Blu-ray 3D' standard as well as half and full HD resolution formats.

The premium range of LED TV's from Samsung, which includes the 7000, 8000, and 9000 series LED TV's will all feature a built-in 3D processor. Their 3D enabled 6900 Blu-ray player will be available alongside the new screens early this year.

Judging by the number of products being lined up by the big TV manufacturers, 2010 will be the year 3D technology in the home goes mainstream. With some innovative 3D enabled products, the likes of Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic and Toshiba have invested heavily in a format which they believe consumers are now ready to embrace.

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

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