Abstract
Televisions have been a signature consumer electronics device in the homes of
many consumers in all parts of the world. Therefore, it is ironic that this
device, one of the more personal purchases a person or family can make, is the
focus of governmental regulations. Governments are deciding when analog
terrestrial broadcast signals will be shutoff, and in the US and Taiwan, there
are integrated tuner mandates that are being implemented. The manner in which
these laws interplay over consumers and countries is reviewed.
Several multinational corporations are putting together integrated plans for
marketing and manufacturing of flat panel TVs. The product lines of major OEMs
(including new products in high definition) are covered. The types of feature
sets that will be included on DTVs such as connectivity options, interactive
programming guides, and wireless options are noted. Silicon IC providers to
digital TV manufacturers are profiled.
The DTV set report provides unit shipments through 2010, ASP, and revenue
forecasts for LCD, plasma, rear projection, and integrated TVs by region. Bill
of Materials for ATSC and DVB-T tuners are provided, as well as for a 32-inch
LCD TV. The report also includes the results of our February 2006 US
Technology Adoption Panel DTV set survey.
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