3D TV is expected to make a big splash this weekend at retail stores across the country. Through an effort by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and ESPN, a handful of consumer electronics chains will have access to live and pre-recorded demos between Friday, September 10 and Sunday, September 12.
The event is being called National 3D Demo Days powered by CEA and ESPN. Retailers including Best Buy, CompUSA, Fry's Home Electronics, Sam's Club, Sears and additional independent specialty retailers nationwide will host special events, promotions and demonstrations. Want to check out 3D TVs? You can find out about participating retailers, as well as more information about 3D, at DigitalTips.org/3D.
ESPN content will be available in collaboration with AT&T, Comcast and DIRECTV. On Saturday, ESPN 3D will air a live telecast of college football's Ohio State versus Miami starting at 3:40 p.m. ET. ESPN 3D will also provide programming such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the X Games 16; a 3D replay of the college football game Boise State versus Virginia Tech; and 3D footage of the Harlem Globetrotters.
DIRECTV will provide the U.S. Open tennis semifinal and final matches live in 3D on its n3D channel, powered by Panasonic. Tennis will air from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday and from noon to 6:00 p.m. ET and 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET on Saturday and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12.
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