A Quarter Of TV Sales are 50 Inches And Larger
Almost a quarter of American consumers are now purchasing televisions with a screen size of at least 50 inches.
According to IHS iSuppli, 22.7% of consumers purchased such TVs in the first quarter of this year, up from 19.8% in Q4 2010. One year ago, the share was 20.2%.
"The rising popularity of 50-inch-and-larger sets among U.S. consumers stems from pure market economics," said Riddhi Patel, director for television systems and retail services at IHS. "Televisions have become less expensive for the consumer, allowing even bigger sets previously considered beyond the reach of most consumers to become accessible. Consumer demand for ever-bigger sets has not abated, with the acquisition of larger televisions viewed as highly desirable for ordinary American households."
According to the market research firm, the average 50-inch flat panel TV was priced at $1582 in Q1 2011, down 8% from $1723 in the preceding quarter. The most popular TV segment remains the 40-49 inches, which captured a 39.5% share in the first quarter, followed by the 30-39-inch market, which landed at 25.5%. The 50-inch market has turned into the fastest growing segment with a 2.9 point sequential market share gain over Q4. Only screen sizes above 30 inches are growing their market share: The share of 21-29-inch TVs fell by 2.3 points to 8.5% and 20-inch or smaller TVs dropped 2.5 points to 3.8%.
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My 55" LED TV is due to Black Friday economics. They turn math on its head if you're willing to stand in the cold for hours on end.
I've set a price limit for myself. $1000. That being said I'm patiently waiting for the 44-46" LED crowd to dip back into that zone so I can replace my aging 40" 720p set, which will be relocated down into the garage.
Of all the possible web sites where I could have bought a TV, I wound up getting a 52in. Sharp backlit led TV from Dell last July 4th that was on sale for one day only for $1,024.00. The TV sold out long before the day was over. When I think of Dell I don't think of TV's. Go figure.
If I were to buy a TV today, I'll most likely end up spending
I've been very happy with a 47" LG LED I bought eighteen months ago. I got it half off through an open box sale -- with a Samsung Blu Ray player for free. S-IPS screen, LED local dimming, and some extensive control settings make the TV an even better value. I walked out of the store with a car load of hotness for $999. Unfortunately, it looks like TV technology is going to stall out for a little while. With the emphasis on 3D it may be difficult to get higher quality sets that aren't requiring goofy glasses or compromise on quality. I just don't have the lust for newer TVs. I don't think there's anything worth upgrading to at the moment. And I don't have room for more than one tv anyway.
I just recently got a 55" LG LED at Walmart for $1150, it was a display unit. $1225 with 3 year full replacement warranty for anything wrong with it. I say i got a good deal.
I've been very happy with a 47" LG LED I bought eighteen months ago. I got it half off through an open box sale -- with a Samsung Blu Ray player for free. S-IPS screen, LED local dimming, and some extensive control settings make the TV an even better value. I walked out of the store with a car load of hotness for $999. Unfortunately, it looks like TV technology is going to stall out for a little while. With the emphasis on 3D it may be difficult to get higher quality sets that aren't requiring goofy glasses or compromise on quality. I just don't have the lust for newer TVs. I don't think there's anything worth upgrading to at the moment. And I don't have room for more than one tv anyway.
3d doesn't mean must be 3d all the time, they mean they are 3d ready.
my dads friend has one eye and got a 3d tv because of all the other specks and didn't give a damn about the 3d collapsibility.
and quality wise, consumer tvs are 2000$ and under, the real quality starts generally and the 2000$+ range
lol, everyone here is talking about LEDs, makes my LCD seem ancient somehow...
3D is COMPLETELY overrated. My roommate dropped $2,500 on a 55" 3D LED TV. He said it was not worth it at all. The only time I liked 3D was during football season. That was pretty cool. Other than that I like my $900 ($1,500 MSRP LOVE Black Friday) Samsung 46" 1080p LCD just fine
This time next year I'll go LED when the price comes down.
Plasma has better colors overall I hear. I'd be just as happy with Plasma or LED. I'm holding out for a crazy deal with shipping.
lol, everyone here is talking about LEDs, makes my LCD seem ancient somehow...
LED isn't a new type of tv, it's just the new backlighting for lcd's...
LEDs look like shit. I love my 42" 1080p LCD. I have my computer and both of my consoles hooked up to it and it stays beautiful.
Same here, we got a Black friday deal... 50" plasma for under $500, new in box. It's hard to pass that kind of deal up.
Same here, we got a Black friday deal... 50" plasma for under $500, new in box. It's hard to pass that kind of deal up.
You lucky bastard. Only reason I didn't go plasma was the price ): Is it 1080p with HDMI inputs?
Spent $2500 on my 55" LCD about a year ago. Prices have easily dropped by 30+% since then.
Heh, I have a 46" Bravia that has just a great picture but, sadly, I never watch it. Ever since the history channel has become the 24/7 UFO, 2012, Logging/swamp hick channel (with Discovery not being far behind) and with animal planet considering ghosts to be animals, I've just stopped watching the vast majority of television. No amount of added dimensions, since increase or improved pixel count is going to fix that problem. I tried expanding my package to include NatGeo, Science and HI but those channels are starting to get more and more reality TV and ghost hunter programming too now... About the only TV I watch nowadays is about 15 minutes worth on my 19" CRT in my bedroom right before I go to sleep.
I honestly can understand this trend... The wide screen aspect we've moved to pretty much requires a larger screen (Personally, I prefer a minimum of 20") for comfortable viewing at a distance... And of course, in America, bigger is better!
Heh, I have a 46" Bravia that has just a great picture but, sadly, I never watch it. Ever since the history channel has become the 24/7 UFO, 2012, Logging/swamp hick channel (with Discovery not being far behind) and with animal planet considering ghosts to be animals, I've just stopped watching the vast majority of television. No amount of added dimensions, since increase or improved pixel count is going to fix that problem. I tried expanding my package to include NatGeo, Science and HI but those channels are starting to get more and more reality TV and ghost hunter programming too now... About the only TV I watch nowadays is about 15 minutes worth on my 19" CRT in my bedroom right before I go to sleep.
+1
I am fine with my 22" PC screen who can act as TV if needed so. If they don't get quad HD or super HD, I really don't feel like getting a bigger screen even if at the same price point. Mirror like resolution and refresh rate are what I wish of any type of screen, from hand held to wall sized.