By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (July 5, 2011) — Samsung is dominating the 3D Television sales marketplace, capturing a 61 percent within the United States, according to the NPD Group.

The study firm says Samsung, which makes both LED and Plasma 3DTVs, took the 61 percent share from the period of Could 22 to June 18. From April to Could, the Television maker captured 50 percent of the 3DTV sales.

The NPD figures were released in a Samsung press release so figures for other Tv makers had been not available these days. Panasonic, Vizio and Sony are a few of the other CE companies which are manufacturing 3D sets.

Inside the press release, Samsung credited its market share in part to the company’s decision to lower costs for both the sets and the 3D glasses. As of May possibly 1, Samsung’s battery operated 3D Active glasses are $49.99. Moreover, consumers purchasing pick Samsung 3D TVs from authorized Samsung retailers will obtain two pairs of 3D ‘Active’ glasses no cost of cost.

“Clearly buyers are voting with their wallets and picking the Tv that supplies a superior 3D experience,” stated John Revie, senior vice president of residence entertainment for Samsung.

In the first quarter of 2011, Plasma Television sales were up 5.5 percent even though LCD Television sales had been down 3.5 percent, based on the Consumer Electronics Association, as reported by Twice Magazine.

The CEA projects that overall Television sales will fall about 3.5 percent in 2011. To date, Shawn DuBravac, the CEA’s chief economist, says LCD sets are representing about 28 percent of all sales, about the same as Plasma.

The trade group for CE businesses stated tablet PCs and digital cameras are also doing greater than expected.

Twice reports that the CEA projected final January that LCD sales would fall about 3.5 percent this year, which matches the actual sales figures for the very first quarter. But the CEA predicted that Plasma sales would grow 4.6 percent although they’ve actually risen 5.5 percent.

Plasma’s sales numbers are particularly impressive taking into consideration that many buyers are opting not to purchase big-ticket items because of the sluggish economy.

Why is Plasma performing far better? Here’s an excerpt from Swanni’s 2011 Predictions:

“The LCD has been tops in overall set sales for several years now, easily defeating rival Plasma. Nevertheless, in 2010, we started to see the gap narrow as much more people came to comprehend that Plasma’s picture is (usually) much better than the LCD picture. Moreover, Plasma makers lowered their prices, creating the set even more appealing to recession-weary shoppers. Look for Plasma’s momentum to continue in 2011 — along with the model may even start to threaten LCD as the number one Tv category.”

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