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Well, that didn't take long. Less than two months after 3DTVs were introduced at CES, some models are already available for consumers to purchase. The first out of the gate are Samsung's UN46C7000 and UN55C7000 LED edge-lit LCD TVs (shown here), which can be purchased at Amazon.com for $2339 and $2969, respectively, as well as a few other online retailers such as Crutchfield, which has the 46 in stock for $2400 and is taking pre-orders for the 55 for $3060. Soon to follow are some Panasonic plasmas, which are scheduled to go on sale at Best Buy on March 10, marking the first time that 3DTVs will be available at brick-and-mortar outlets.

Interestingly, only Crutchfield mentions that the active-shutter glasses needed to view 3D content are sold separately for $150 each. Not that it matters much at this point—there are no currently available 3D-capable Blu-ray players, much less 3D Blu-ray titles. And 3D broadcasting is many months away. Still, the game is afoot, and we will continue to bring you any 3DTV news as it is announced.