As I have said before, I think that a lot of the 3-D TV hype is overblown. The largest problem that 3-D TV faces is a lack of content. The second largest problem is that many people have already upgraded to high definition televisions, and do not want to upgrade yet again just for 3-D content (which is lacking). Over time these two problems will be mitigated. More 3-D content is coming out weekly, and eventually people will upgrade their televisions.
However, even while people are focused on 3-D televisions, the industry is already looking towards the next big thing: connected TVs. According to DisplaySearch, connected TVs are forecast to grow to over 118 million units in 2014.
While much of the news coverage surrounding TV features concentrates on 3D, the quiet revolution of connected TV is reaching new heights with over 40 million units expected to ship in 2010. According to the DisplaySearch Q3’10 Quarterly TV Design and Features Report, the category is forecast to grow to over 118 million in 2014. TV set makers continue to develop new service platforms to offer a variety of new formats for TV viewing, while broadcasters are also launching their own standards and portals this quarter, such as Hbb.TV and YouView.
via While 3D TV Captures Consumer Attention, the Industry Tunes Into Connected TV – DisplaySearch
