New Sharp 2012 LED-LCD TV Reviews and Commentary

LCD TV BUYING GUIDE Announces New Sharp 2012 LED-LCD TV Reviews and Commentary; Sharp Central TV Internet - Reviews with detailed features and reviews are included by CEAG editors

LCDTVBUYINGGUIDE.COM Editors have written detailed features reviews and first impressions (prior to in-house calibration) reviews based on close up private viewing and inspection of many new Sharp LED-LCD TV 2012 models. “We are surprised by the consistent large sizes from Sharp as well as the new portable televisions they may be introducing later this year.

The biggest surprise from Sharp though is their commitment to the new 4K TV technology which they plan to ship later this year.” LCD TV Buying Guide lists all Sharp LED TV 2012 models on its Sharp Buying Guide page for easy review. According to the company there are a total of 11 new 2012 models of LED TVs and one LCD TV model.

According to the company, among the many new impressive models Sharp is introducing for 2012 is the massive 70” Sharp LC-70LE945U Review which has the best feature set Sharp has to offer including full Internet TV access, a web browser and lots of interactive features. This TV is 1080p with LED backlighting the LCD panel. Comments reviewer Jack Burden, “Price to size is a big deal with Sharp and this is a huge LCD TV. This 70" Goliath is a full 75% larger in viewing area than a 55" TV – and a 55" inch screen is huge if you've ever viewed one in person.”

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LCD TV Shipment of 40” and Larger Sizes to Improve in 2012

LCD TV Shipment Growth to Improve in 2012, Driven by 40” and Larger Sizes - Total TV Market to Rise 2% in 2012 After No Growth in 2011 Due to Soft Consumer Demand and Early Inventory Pressure, NPD DisplaySearch Reports

Consumer demand for TVs has been softer than expected in 2011, but is showing signs of improvement late in the year. However, inventory pressure plagued the industry through much of early 2011 and led to a sharp reduction in shipments to retailers. The result is that global TV unit shipments are expected to rise only 0.1% in 2011. According to the latest forecast released in the NPD DisplaySearch Advanced Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report, growth is expected to improve in 2012, rising 2% to 254 million units.

“Global economic conditions have improved in 2011, but more slowly than expected, and consumers in mature TV markets like Europe face continuing uncertainty, which is leading to very cautious spending patterns,” noted Paul Gagnon, Director of North America TV Research for NPD DisplaySearch. Gagnon added, “Because price reductions are not as vigorous as a few years ago, partially due to a mature manufacturing base but also because of transitions to advanced features like LED backlights and 3D, consumers are becoming more willing to wait for peak sale periods to purchase.”

Flat panel TV continues to grow, but at a more gradual pace of 2-4% per year as the rapid transition from CRT to LCD and plasma nears an end. LCD TV continues to be the dominant technology on a unit and revenue basis, and in fact seems likely capture even more market share due to a weaker outlook for plasma TV going forward. As LCD narrows the pricing gap with plasma at many sizes, the demand for plasma has fallen; NPD DisplaySearch expects this to continue and has reduced its forecast for plasma TV.

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LED Backlight TV Shipment Growth Increased in 2011

DisplaySearch: LCD TV Shipment Growth Falls to Record Low in Q2’11 as Global TV Demand Softens Further - Global TV Shipments Dropped 1% Y/Y While LCD TV Posted Record Low 6% Y/Y Growt

Global TV shipments were soft in Q1’11 as the worldwide TV supply chain digested excess inventory, but growth was still up 1% Y/Y. In Q2’11, TV shipment growth turned negative, declining 1% Y/Y and falling more than 6% Y/Y in developed regions, which more than offset 3% growth in emerging markets according the latest DisplaySearch Quarterly Advanced Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report. Softer price declines and inventory pressure at retail due to lackluster consumer demand continue to put pressure on TV brands.

“Q2’10 was a very strong shipment growth period due to greater price erosion and more confident consumers, so the comparison of this year’s shipments to a year ago is tough, especially considering the surge of shipments in early 2010 due to anticipated demand related to the World Cup Soccer tournament,” noted Hisakazu Torii, Vice President of TV Research at DisplaySearch. Torii added, “Due to weakening macro-economic conditions, similar to what happened during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, the TV industry is becoming somewhat pessimistic and reducing inventory, especially in North America and Western Europe.”

LCD TV shipments worldwide grew at least 20% each quarter in 2010, but so far have only risen 9% Y/Y in Q1’11 and 6% Y/Y in Q2’11. The slowing growth has impacted both developed and emerging markets, with LCD TV units falling 5% and rising 19% respectively, both well below the rate of growth a year earlier. The main inhibitor to faster LCD TV price erosion, something that has a strong positive impact on consumer demand in the highly elastic TV market, has been the transition from CCFL to LED and slower component pricing declines. LED share increased from 18% of LCD TV shipments in Q2’10 to more than 43% in Q2’11, but still carries a 74% average premium across all sizes, though this is down from a 120%+ premium a year ago. Critical LED backlight cost breakthroughs have been slow to materialize.

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Developed Countries Have a Greater Number of TVs per Person

Flat Panel TV Owners Likely to Own More TVs, Regardless of Country - Developed Countries Have a Greater Number of TVs per Person, but Households are Not Necessarily Replacing TVs More Often than Those in Emerging Countries

Recent findings from the new DisplaySearch Global TV Replacement Study show that the commonly-held assumption that households in richer countries own more TVs is true: the study found that households in developed countries own 28% more TVs on average than households in emerging countries. However, DisplaySearch found that, within nearly every region, the number of TVs per household for flat panel TV owners is greater than non-flat panel TV owners. In fact, the tendency for flat panel TV adopters to own more TVs was even stronger in emerging markets, indicating a stronger separation of buying power among upper and lower income classes.

“Whether a consumer resides in an economically developed or emerging country, those who are willing to adopt new TV technologies possess greater interest in owning TVs in general, have higher incomes, and can afford more TVs, or both,” noted Paul Gagnon, DisplaySearch Director of North America TV Market Research.

Gagnon added, “Owners of at least one flat panel TV in developed countries owned 30% more TVs per household than households that didn’t own any flat panel TVs. In emerging countries, the difference was even higher on average, with flat panel owners having 37% more TVs than non-flat panel owners.”

Number of TVs per Person Closely Relates to a Country’s Socio-Economic Standing

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Nexus Electronics presents 3D Internet Connected TVs at CES

Nexus Electronics Announces 3D and Internet Connected TVs at CES - Nexus Electronics is presenting their new line of TVs at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

CTL’s Nexus Electronics today announced their new line of HD TVs at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Nexus is planning on introducing three internet connected TVs and two 3D Internet connected TVs within the next year.

“These TVs represent our commitment to bringing our customers the best in TV technologies,” Gary Welk, Director of Business Development for Nexus, said. “Internet Connected and 3D TVs are state of the art technology and we are excited to be able to bring them to our customers.”

In addition to the top of the line LED specs that Nexus is known for, Nexus’ internet connected TVs will feature connectivity to Yahoo Widgets, Netflix, Vudo and Opera Browser. This year Nexus plans on releasing the 42” NX42LC120, 46” NX46LC120 and 55” NC55CL120.

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LCD POCKET DIGITAL TV - High Quality Light Weight and Portable

Enjoy Bright LCD Viewing Everywhere with 3.5" LCD POCKET DIGITAL TV - Innovative DTV Solutions, Inc. US headquarters are based in Santa Fe Springs, California. Incorporated in 1995, the company sales, marketing and distribution capabilities originated from its role in providing the largest US share of digital converter set-top boxes for the 2009 digital conversion program.

Innovative DTV Solutions (IDTVS) is the distributor and marketer of stylish home entertainment products, has got just right solution for college students and TV watchers who wish to have an easily transportable TV for their room or apartment - 3.5” LCD POCKET DIGITAL TV Model DHT235D. With the transformation of analog to digital signal any individual wanting a television in his room needs to have a digital capable set. But with 3.5” LCD pocket digital TV you can experience the same old kind of entertainment but with digital output. When compared to earlier sets this is much user friendly and offers exceptional portability.

With its thin profile and light in weight offers high quality reception. This modern and portable television can be operated using batteries and on AC. The analog sets which were used earlier are useless now. With the help of portable digital TV one can enjoy favorite programs sitting anywhere. The 3.5” LCD pocket digital TV is a state of art inexpensive solution that ensures your entertainment anytime and anywhere. This can be the perfect solution for watching cartoon shows every

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