Stories Related to 3d Tv And Electronics Revenue Tops $55 Million In The U.s.

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Call the whole 3D craze nothing more than a hyped up gimmick if you will but if that's the case, this is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative gimmicks in recent times. According to the number crunchers over at NPD, Americans have spent over $55 million on 3D-capable TVs, DVD players and related equipment.

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