None of the existing HDTV's are compatible with 3D, unless they are stated as 3D ready. Prior to the 2010 model year, 3D ready HDTV's include DLP sets from Mitsubishi (all) and Samsung (most), dating back to 2007 model year products. As noted, the DLP sets will also need an adapter module to convert the source signal to a 3D format the set can accept. The Mitsu 3DC-1000 will be available in the next 60 days or so, should cost around $100 USD, and will work with both Mitsu and Samsung 3D ready DLP sets.

The glasses required are active stereo LCD, and there is also a wireless control method needed for the glasses. Most systems use IR, but the DLP sets use a unique approach called DLP Link, and some systems will use Bluetooth; you must have the right glasses for the type of set you have. Some of the non-DLP 3DTV's have the IR emitter built into the set, others including some DLP, have a '3D Port' that an external emitter plugs into. Universal active stereo LCD glasses are soon to be available, that are planned to work with any of the above mentioned systems.

Bell TV is the first DBS provider anywhere (that I'm aware of) offering 3DTV.

Any TV format can be used for 3D, even SD, if desired. The native format of the broadcast is 1080i. The cable providers in the US are offering it in 1080i, but the online version is 720p.

Bell could pass this particular 3D as 1080i or side convert it to 720p.

I'm watching the online version, and although not perfect, it is well worth watching.

I'd like to thank NVIDIA for providing me with an ASUS G51J-3D laptop to watch the event. It has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics card, Intel Core i7 processor, and the NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle, which includes active stereo LCD glasses, emitter, and 3D Video Player.