Consider, for example, adoption of the current non-3D line of HDTVs: Though the devices have been available for years, less than a quarter of American households had a high-definition television at the end of 2008, according to . The analysis found that despite impressive growth rates, only 23.3 percent of American homes owned a high-def set as of November 30, 2008.

When it comes to high-definition movies, are rapidly gaining momentum, too, with disc prices dropping to as low as US$10 and widespread adoption predicted within the current year. Still, the industry has yet to agree upon a standard protocol for 3D content within the medium, creating another roadblock that must be overcome before 3D TVs could gain mainstream market appeal.

Once those issues are addressed, though, it appears the broadcast side of the equation may be ready to go. In the meantime, you can always look at the newly created and yearn.