Digital TV News: DisplaySearch

Consumers in Emerging Markets, Such as China and Brazil, Will Drive TV Demand
Jul 24, 2012 – According to NPD DisplaySearch, consumers in emerging markets are to drive the next round of demand, with more than 40% planning to purchase a TV in the next 12 months. Declining prices, increased brand promotions, and an on-going replacement cycle are the main reasons.
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2012 LCD TV Forecast Lowered to 216M Units
Jul 10, 2012 – Shipments of LCD TVs are now expected to grow at a slower pace in 2012 than 2011, according to NPD DisplaySearch. In addition, the overall TV market is expected to decline this year, even as some segments continue to grow.
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Global Tablet Usage for Viewing TV/Video Content Doubles Y/Y
Jun 27, 2012 – Use of tablets such as the iPad and Android-based devices by consumers for viewing TV/video content more than doubled in 14 regional markets surveyed, according to the latest Global TV Replacement Study, conducted by NPD DisplaySearch.
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Global LCD TV Shipments Fall for the First Time Ever in Q1'12
Jun 20, 2012 – Worldwide TV shipments fell almost 8% Y/Y in Q1'12, the steepest rate of decline since Q2'09. Total TV shipments for the quarter were 51M units, according to the latest release of the NPD DisplaySearch Advanced Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report.
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Smart TV Surges in Popularity Worldwide
Jun 12, 2012 – According to NPD DisplaySearch, approximately 27% of TV sets shipped worldwide had internet connectivity, led by Japan, where 46% of sets had networking capability, and Western Europe with 36%.
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Global TV Replacement Cycle Falls Below 7 Years
May 29, 2012 – According to DisplaySearch, over the past year, the TV replacement cycle decreased on a global scale, from 8.4 to 6.9 years. The study found a variety of reasons for this trend, including declining prices, a wider variety of sizes, and desire for the latest technologies.
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Zero Growth in Overall TV Shipments in 2012; 3D TV Shipments to Soar 90%
May 9, 2012 – TV shipments to developed markets, especially Western Europe and Japan, are expected to be down 11% Y/Y in 2012, offseting the forecasted 8% Y/Y growth in emerging markets, according to DisplaySearch.
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2011 TV Shipments Fall After Six Consecutive Years of Growth
Mar 14, 2012 – In 2011 worldwide TV shipments fell for the first time since NPD DisplaySearch began tracking global TV shipments in 2004, slipping 0.3% to 247.7M units. LCD TV shipments increased by 7% to just over 205M units in 2011.
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Shipments of 3D LCD TV Panels Reach 21M in 2011, Reaching 10% Penetration
Mar 7, 2012 – Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels spiked to 7.8 million in Q4'11, up 26% Q/Q. As a result, total 3D TV panel shipments in 2011 reached 21.2 million, accounting for 10% of all LCD TV panels shipped, according to NPD DisplaySearch.
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