# Affordable 3D Televisions 680 Series & 490 Series Samsung 3D HDTVs Will Sell for Under $1,000 By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-3d-hdtvs References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/bAU40b) & [flatpanelshd](http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1279635779) New 680 Series and 490 Series plasma [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-rgb) 3D HDTVs have been shown off in Korea, which isn’t anything unusual for Samsung. What is unusual, however, is their projected price tag. These Samsung 3D HDTVs are the first flat 3D sets expected to retail for less than $1,000 in the U.S. The new Samsung 3D HDTVs won’t have all of the features of higher-end [plasma television](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sansui-55inch-oled-tv). But if you’re willing to give up picture-in-picture and a few other bells and whistles, you might gain affordability and the awesomeness of [in-home 3D](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-entertainment-technology). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable 3D Televisions:** The trend of affordable 3D televisions allows consumers to experience the awesomeness of in-home 3D at a lower price point. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of affordable 3D televisions by developing innovative and cost-effective 3D display technologies. - **Home Entertainment:** The home entertainment industry can leverage the trend of affordable 3D televisions to create immersive and engaging 3D content for in-home viewing. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from the trend of affordable 3D televisions by offering competitive pricing and promotions to attract customers looking to upgrade their TV viewing experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium High-Definition Tvs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-rgb.md) - [Precision Color Accuracy TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-micro-rgb.md) - [Groundbreaking Glare-Free TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-s95d-qdoled-tv.md) - [Glasses-Free 3D Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-3d.md) - [Affordable Wide Smart Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-smart-tv.md) - [3D Glasses-Free Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-odyssey-3d-g90xh.md) - [High-End Upscaled Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-s95b.md) - [Hyper-Efficient OLED TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-qdoled-tv-lineup.md) - [Glare-Free Eye Care TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-samsung-lifestyle-tvs.md)