3-D Computer Monitor Cost

Vision Kit: About $150

3-D Monitor: $270-$400+

Typical costs:

There are about 15 3-D LCD computer monitors now on the market, ranging in cost from $270 -$400. The screen sizes come in either a 22" or 23" diagonal. The more popular brands and those who first came to market with a 3-D monitor include Samsung, Acer, Asus and Alienware. Viewsonic and LG also have their own offerings.
For example, Samsung's 2233RZ is a 22" LCD 3-D-Ready monitor that costs about $330.
Acer's 3-D offering is the 23.6" G Series GD235HZ monitor that costs about $409. Other models include Viewsonic's 22" VX2268wm ($270), the Asus 23" VG236 (about $350) and the Alienware OptX AWS2310 23" 3-D monitor ($400).
To use these 3-D monitors effectively, an Nvidia 3-D Vision Kit is required to properly outfit a computer to transmit and view 3-D images on a 3-D monitor. The kit costs $150.

What should be included:

The Nvidia 3-D Vision Kit includes one pair of 3-D active shutter glasses, an IR transmitter, a stereo audio cable, a 10' DVI to HDMI cable and a USB cable. Additional specific computer system requirements can be found on Nvidia's own list of required features.
Each of these 3-D monitors includes a DVI digital cable, power cable and owner's manual.

Additional costs:

Discounts:

There are some bundle packages which include both the 3-D monitor and the Nvidia 3-D Vision Kit together that can provide some additional savings.
For example, Nvidia offers a bundle that includes the 3-D kit, Samsung's 2233RZ 3-D monitor and a digital copy of James Cameron's Avatar 3-D game for about $600.
Newegg.com's bundle includes the Asus VG236 3-D monitor, the 3-D vision kit and a three-year warranty for $500.

Shopping for a 3-d computer monitor:

National retailers such as Walmart offer some of the 3-D monitors mentioned in this article.
Online retailers such as Amazon and Newegg.com offer a larger selection of available 3-D computer monitors and some of the additional bundles as well.

Article updated June 2011

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