The quantity of things that “should be out in 5 years” for the last 30 or 40 years is epic (cure for cancer, viable solar power, half a dozen replacements for gas). Until it’s actually out I never believe them. One of the big problems all the no glasses 3D has is view angle, in the average American living room most people don’t sit in the sweet spot, so the 3D has to look good on a wide range. Most of the glassed 3D doesn’t look good in a wide range. Meanwhile the market is showing people just aren’t that into it, 3D does OK in theaters but not great, and in TV sales was dead until they turned into a “standard” feature, now people get it and don’t use it.
A working standard is certainly an issue. The other main problem in this area is that the although people have the technology to receive these wonderful displays, broadcasters are not ready to upgrade to deliver on these wonderful displays. Many broadcasters just upgraded to 1080p and are not quite willing to go to 4k yet, not until their costs for 1080p have been paid for.
“The quantity of things that “should be out in 5 years” for the last 30 or 40 years is epic (cure for cancer, viable solar power, half a dozen replacements for gas). Until it’s actually out I never believe them.”
The predictions were off but the last 30 or 40 years have been pretty amazing. I’m willing to bet the next 30 or 40 will be jaw dropping.