Let’s face it – people love television. What’s more, people love big televisions. For years, lavish media rooms were all the rage as viewers sought to improve their television experiences. In fact, a lot of people built what amounted to home theaters with all the trimmings so that their television experiences would be comfortable or even luxurious, and packed with definition and top-quality sound. 

While many people these days are downsizing their living space, some might just opt to give up their state-of-the-art media room and its giant television screening system, but never fear. Just in time for the holidays, Panasonic is offering a gigantic, 103-inch plasma television. This television defines super-size in every sense of the word. This is not your “run up to your local electronics or big box store” television. Instead, this new Panasonic television is a high-ticket luxury item that packs the punch of a screen size that runs nearly twice the height of an average person. What’s more, this new Panasonic television adds the extra pummel of a price tag worth about $100,000.

There’s no doubt at all that this is an exciting product, and Panasonic certainly sells plenty of them. However, with most of us unable to put that kind of money into a television, it makes sense to seek out more affordable options for high-quality television that puts viewers right in the heart of the action. For these folks, DirecTV offers crystal clear reception on both standard and high-definition television networks, as well as a price that leave plenty of room in the budget for popcorn and candy.

In July 2010, the first high-definition, 24-hour, 3D television station, n3D, aired live for DIRECTV customers on channel 103. Ushering in a new era of entertainment, the network offers programming in amazing 3D rendering for customers that own the appropriate televisions. The only network requirement: 3D glasses. While the concept of n3D has excited technologists for years, they remained skeptical about the shows the network would air. At present, n3D works with HDNet, NBC, Fox Sports, CBS, and MTV to provide a wide array of programming suitable for the entire family. For the first time, customers can access NASCAR races and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 3D, as well as IMAX documentaries such as Under the Sea 3D and Deep Sea 3D. For the past couple of years, notable sporting events, including the World Cup, were offered in 3D through various subscription services, but a 24-hour network never has existed before n3D.

DIRECTV only features native 3D programs on n3D, meaning the shows have not undergone conversion from two dimensions. Customers thus enjoy entirely new programming not available on other networks. In addition to n3D, customers with 3D television now can watch programs on ESPN 3D, which launched in June 2010, and two new channels, DIRECTV Cinema 3D and DIRECTV on DEMAND. As 3D filming becomes more common for feature films, DIRECTV leads the charge in bringing 3D works directly into the home.

N3D began its 24-hour broadcasting with a Jane’s Addiction concert. Other early shows included a Guitar Center Session with Peter Gabriel; Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia; African Adventure: Safari in the Okavango; and a new season of the History Channel series The Universe.

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