Jonathan Takiff: New 3-D products may help buyers embrace next dimension

THE GIZMO: 3-D Blu-ray discs, XpanD Universal 3-D glasses, Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3-D W3 Camera.

GETTING OVER THE HUMP: What’s keeping people from biting the bullet for a 3-D TV? Fear of nothing to watch on that expensive set ranks high in consumer surveys. Issues with those “active-shutter” 3-D glasses also loom large.

But this week, we’ve got glad tidings – new problem-solving accessories sure to make the holiday season brighter for those early adopters with 3-D TV sets planted under (or near) the Christmas tree.

XPAND YOUR VISION: Until now, there’s been a compatibility issue with the 3-D active-shutter glasses sold as set accessories. Panasonic glasses don’t work with Samsung 3-D TVs. Sony’s can’t be used with LG models.

Full story discusses universal glasses, new 3D Blu-ray disc releases, and Fuji 3D camera.