Andre Yoskowitz
10 Mar 2010 11:37
Gizmodo is reporting today that Sony Japan has announced the release of standalone shutter glasses that can be used alongside the company's upcoming 3D-supporting HDTVs.
Roughly converted from yen, the Sony TDG-BR100 and TDG-BR50 active shutter glasses will cost $133 each, with a June release date. The infrared emitter necessary to drive the glasses will cost $55 extra.
Besides the high price for the TVs themselves, the glasses are in themselves a significant investment, especially for a family with kids.
Giz does note however that Sony's prices are way above what the norm should be, and one manufacturer even says "their shutter glasses would cost about 1/4 Sony's current asking price."