Next time you can’t decide on which LCD to buy, you can default to the mob, and go with Samsung.
A recent study by DisplaySearch says that the manufacturer has regained the top spot when it comes to LCDs in North America. However, it was a close race, with Samsung, Sony and Vizio as the top three, but separated by less than half a point of unit share.
Sony previously held the top spot at the end of 2007. Bargain brand Vizio was right on their heels, with a jump from Q4 2007’s 10.3 percent to 12.2 percent in early 2008.
On the plasma side, Panasonic took the lead, followed by LG; Samsung holds the fifth spot in that category.
Overall, LCDs are on the rise, climbing 59 percent since early 2007. Plasma sales fell 9 percent.
The rest of the research firm’s findings, as well as TV cost/price forecasts, can be found in Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report.
Jl, i doubt many people would put Vizio (or any of the other 3 tier makers) in the same league as Samsung or Sony. What this report says is that Vizios are selling. That’s it. BMW sells a lot of cars, so does Hyundai. both have a place in the market, but of course, the buyer should know what it is they’re buying. Not everyone can afford a top brand, but being American, they want the biggest set they can get. quantity over quality is not a new concept.
you think so max? so you like a little black crush and fluorescent greens?
Anyone who thinks Vizio is in the same league as a Samsung or Sony tv doesn’t know what ppl actually use a tv for.
I have to admit that the picture quality of the new Samsung line is as close to a crt based unit as I have ever seen in a fixed pixel display. Pretty impressive.
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Ok, so why do the Samsungs always look fuzzier to me in stores? Other than Polaroid, I can’t think of a single CE’s panels I’ve been less impressed with…