TV manufacturers have been innovating for years but has the pinnacle been reached? Is there anywhere else to go? Sales are declining and once that happens, getting them going again is difficult.
Television innovation has been continuing apace for the past 20 years with larger, better, more efficient screens. HD screens are now prevalent with HD Ready as a minimum. The battle between Plasma and LCD was over a long time ago in truth but until Panasonics recent pull out, there was at least a chance. Plasma technology has reached its peak, though so despite Samsung and LG still making panels, LCD is the clear winner (more on that later). We have ever increasing refresh rates, better quality screens, SMART features and thinner bezels. Incoming are 4K, with hugely impressive visuals and a huge price tag, OLED which is slim and efficient but years away from affordable larger screens, and further down the road Super Hi-Vision or 8K. Look around your living room, look at a neighbours house next time youre there and answer this question: Do you see a CRT TV anywhere? 20 years ago a 32 CRT TV would have been considered luxury and too large for the living room. Now it would be considered social suicide. TV manufacturers have been innovating for years but has the pinnacle been reached? Is there anywhere else to go? Sales have started declining and once that happens, getting them going again is difficult. Here are 10 reasons why the TV industry may be about to hit some shaky ground.