More than one million 3D televisions in 2010

Based on the generalization of LED and LCD technologies at 240 Hz, 1.2 million 3D televisions are expected to be sold this year and more than 15 million in 2013.

According to the latest report of DisplaySearch The generalization of LED backlighting and 240 Hz LCDs will be key to the expansion of the 3D television market. According to this consultancy, the number of 3D-ready televisions sold this year will reach 1.2 million, growing to 15 in 2013 and up to 64 million units in 2018.

Paul Gray, Research Director of TV Entertainment Electronics at DisplaySearch, said: "We've passed the first hurdle. The critical phase of the Blu-ray 3D specification is behind us, but now comes the hard work of ensuring interoperability. Consumers want to be sure that things like 3D glasses will work across brands. Retailers will also have the same demand in the burgeoning accessories market. The next stage will be less flashy, but vital to ensuring the long-term value of 3D. We've "We have seen other 3D fashions before, so constant attention to detail will be important to avoid disappointment at the start."

Network Connectivity

Regarding Internet connectivity, Paul Gray has highlighted that "the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) demonstrated that Internet-connected televisions have finally come of age. While in recent connected televisions they seemed to be a solution to reinforce the privileged position of the television in the home, we now see that it can also represent a bold step to recover some of the tasks that the PC has been devouring."

DisplaySearch, a market research company specialized in displays, presents in a 200-page report the latest market trends analyzing its frame rate, (including 120/100 and 200/240 Hz), MPEG-4 decoding. connectivity (cable, paid TDT, WiFi...), LED backlighting, 3D apacity, remote controls and chassis design, audio, and power consumption.