iSupply Predicts Sharp Rise in 3D TV Shipments

It would have been hard to imagine just a few short years ago that 3D in the home would suddenly take off overnight, but that's exactly what appears to be happening. According to market research firm iSuppli, global 3D TV shipments will reach 4.2 million units in 2010, and that's just the beginning.

Early adopters and increased traction are cited as reasons for the sector's explosive growth, and as iSuppli tells it, 3D TV shipments will more than triple to 12.9 million units in 2011. After that, you can expect the 3D TV market to double to 27.4 million units in 2012, and by 2015, shipments will reach 78.1 million units, rising at a CAGR of 80.2 percent from 2010.

Those are impressive numbers, though just a fraction of the overall TV market. Shipments of all types of LCD TVs are on pace to hit 170 million units this year, while LED backlit sets will see shipments of 26 million units.

Of course, hardware is only part of the equation. Content providers are preparing for the explosive growth, and already ESPN has talked up plans to launch the world's first 3D network. Disney and Sony, meanwhile, both have announced 3D Blu-ray releases for 2010.

Netbooks, Ultra-Thins Off to a Strong Start in 2010

If tablets are going to kill off the netbook market, they're going to have to kick things up a notch or three. According to market research firm iSuppli, netbooks posted double digit growth so far in 2010, the result of improved economic conditions around the world.

"Despite the worldwide recession last year, consumers were enthusiastic about notebooks, a trend that will persist in 2010 especially for the market's two fastest-growing segments-the netbook and the ultra-thin notebook," said Peter Lin, senior analyst for compute platforms at iSuppli.

Netbooks shipments are expect to surge to 34.5 million units in 2010, a 30 percent increase over one year ago, and by 2014, iSuppli forecasts netbook shipments in the neighborhood of 58.3 million. At the same time, ultra-thins are becoming extremely popular and will ship nearly 14.5 million units in 2010, equivalent to a 93 percent increase from the 7.5 million units shipped in 2009.

iSuppli: Chip Industry Poised for Record Year

In a report issued on Thursday, market research firm iSuppli said the semiconductor industry is on track to generate $300.3 billion in revenue this year, which would be a 30.6 percent boost from the $229.9 billion generated in 2009.

If iSuppli ends up being right, 2010 will be a record year for the worldwide chip industry, toppling the previous record of $275 billion set in 2007. It would also be the second time in 10 years that the industry noted a more than 30 percent increase in revenue. The first time was back in 2000 when chip makers saw a 36.7 percent increase, which was largely attributable to the rise of the Internet.

"Building on the continuing expansion in sales that followed the downturn in late 2008 and early 2009, the semiconductor industry is set to achieve remarkable revenue growth and record size in 2010," said Dale Ford, an analyst with iSuppli. "Chip sales growth this year will be fueled by a number of key factors, including continued strong consumer demand for hot electronic products, diligent inventory and capacity management efforts among chip makers, and the arrival of innovative technologies at both the component and end-system levels."

Even with the positive outlook, Ford warns that the economy remains "the biggest wild card," with a number of financial and economic trouble spots that could ultimately stunt growth.

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iSuppli: Chip Industry Poised for Record Year

In a report issued on Thursday, market research firm iSuppli said the semiconductor industry is on track to generate $300.3 billion in revenue this year, which would be a 30.6 percent boost from the $229.9 billion generated in 2009.

If iSuppli ends up being right, 2010 will be a record year for the worldwide chip industry, toppling the previous record of $275 billion set in 2007. It would also be the second time in 10 years that the industry noted a more than 30 percent increase in revenue. The first time was back in 2000 when chip makers saw a 36.7 percent increase, which was largely attributable to the rise of the Internet.

"Building on the continuing expansion in sales that followed the downturn in late 2008 and early 2009, the semiconductor industry is set to achieve remarkable revenue growth and record size in 2010," said Dale Ford, an analyst with iSuppli. "Chip sales growth this year will be fueled by a number of key factors, including continued strong consumer demand for hot electronic products, diligent inventory and capacity management efforts among chip makers, and the arrival of innovative technologies at both the component and end-system levels."

Even with the positive outlook, Ford warns that the economy remains "the biggest wild card," with a number of financial and economic trouble spots that could ultimately stunt growth.

Image Credit: The Korea Times

Netbooks, Ultra-Thins Off to a Strong Start in 2010

If tablets are going to kill off the netbook market, they're going to have to kick things up a notch or three. According to market research firm iSuppli, netbooks posted double digit growth so far in 2010, the result of improved economic conditions around the world.

"Despite the worldwide recession last year, consumers were enthusiastic about notebooks, a trend that will persist in 2010 especially for the market's two fastest-growing segments-the netbook and the ultra-thin notebook," said Peter Lin, senior analyst for compute platforms at iSuppli.

Netbooks shipments are expect to surge to 34.5 million units in 2010, a 30 percent increase over one year ago, and by 2014, iSuppli forecasts netbook shipments in the neighborhood of 58.3 million. At the same time, ultra-thins are becoming extremely popular and will ship nearly 14.5 million units in 2010, equivalent to a 93 percent increase from the 7.5 million units shipped in 2009.