3-D TV is clearly the next big thing.Considering that the movie industry has opted to produce hit films like Avatar, Toy Story 3 and Alice in Wonderland in three dimensions, it is only a matter of time before audiences grow tired of conventional movies. There will soon come a time when new releases will be shown exclusively in 3-D.With talk of major networks brewing up even more exciting 3-D programming, upgrading your standard television to a 3-D TV may soon be a smart option in the years to come. A good 3-D TV may be the only way to enjoy television programs and Blu-ray content in 3-D.At the moment, prices have been the main stumbling block. Considering the prohibitive cost of purchasing a 3-D TV, it may be a wise to hold until more 3-D material is made available. However, while most major brick and mortar electronics stores still maintain their prices, a few online retailers have chose to lower the bottom line on some of their 3-D equipment.Those who are thinking about buying a 2-D plasma or LCD television may want to compare the prices of 3-D televisions that may be on sale. While viewers get that extra dimension with a 3-D TV, the picture quality of a 3-D TV in 2-D mode is actually better than most 2-D plasma or LCD televisions.While a number of budget 2-D televisions still displays images in 720p and plays standard Blu-rays in 1080i, any 3-D TV will play 2-D programming in full 1080p. 3-D televisions also have high dynamic contrast ratios which basically means, that contrasts in light and dark hues – especially with black, is accurately shown.For those lucky enough to find an affordable 3-D TV, it may be a good enough price to seal the deal and buy it. Not only will you enjoy fantastic 3-D programming, your 2-D shows and movies will be even more enjoyable to watch. For reviews on the latest 3-D televisions, read through 3-D TV to see which models are considered the best.