iSuppli: Internet Enabled TV More Popular than 3D TV
iSuppli: Internet Enabled TV More Popular than 3D TV
Posted 08/02/2010 at 6:05am
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All the talk in TV land in recent months has centered around the 3D movement, but according to market research firm iSuppli, 3D TVs are playing second fiddle to Internet-enabled TVs (IETVs).
"Despite aggressive promotions from the industry and intense consumer interest generated by the blockbuster Avatar and other titles, the 3D TV market in 2010 will be limited to a small pool of enthusiastic early adopters," said Riddhi Patel, director and principal analyst for TV systems at iSuppli. "In contrast, IETV is entering the mainstream in 2010. This is because 3D is still dealing with a number of barriers, including cost, content availability, and interoperability, while IETV provides immediate benefits by allowing TV viewers to access a range of content readily available on the Internet."
By the end of the year, iSuppli reckons IETV shipments will reach 27.7 million units. That's a rise of 124.9 percent compared to 2009. By contrast, 3D TVs will see only 4.2 million shipments by the time 2010 comes to a close, iSuppli says.
Over the next few years, IETVs will continue to do well. iSuppli predicts IETV shipments will expand at rates of 50 percent for the next two years, while maintaining double-digit growth rates until the end of 2014.
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alterseekers
November 10, 2010 at 11:45am
This shouldn't really be a surprise since most people nowadays can't really live without the internet. They're getting much more from a internet-ready HDTV than with a 3D TV since they can go online with the former. While there are some of these HDTVs which have built-in WiFi, there are those who aren't. So the question goes, how would you be able to hook these devices up with internet connection specially when your router and these devices aren't on the same room? The answer for that is simple. Do it wirelessly with Netgear Universal WiFi Internet Adapter. This WiFi adapter is compatible with most internet-ready devices such as TVs, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and more. You can also use it to connect notebooks, wireless printers, and other networked home theater devices. For more information about the Netgear Universal WiFi Internet Adapter, visit http://bit.ly/bByST7 and discover this wonderful device from Netgear. Enjoy!
hades_2100
August 03, 2010 at 11:48am
TV Manufacturers should worry about increasing the quality of their displays, and reducing cost, rather than trying to force gimmics like this onto me. I have enough content at my fingertips (PS3, DVDs, HTPC), I don't want to pay for another closed system, and regardless of how we look at it, these features cost $ to develop, which are passed onto us.
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Talcum X
August 02, 2010 at 2:10pm
Wont use the net feature, and unless someone can impress the hell out of me with current 3D tech on any given TV out there, that feature isn't a selling point to me either.
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August 02, 2010 at 9:24am
Just a few weeks ago the story here was how popular 3D is and will be.
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