Rich Fiscus
3 Dec 2007 18:39
According to a report from Quixel Research, sales of 720p front projectors increased by 43% in the third quarter of this year compared to the second quarter.
The report, titled 'Quixel Research's Home Theater and Entertainment Front Projector Market Review,' indicates that the increase is a result of "great value" 720p models currently available.
"The residential front-projection market is very segmented," stated Tamaryn Pratt, Quixel's principal. "For all the buzz about 1080p in the projection industry, as well as the entire display industry, 720p at the right price is perfect for many consumers' needs. We saw the 720p category blossom in the third quarter — all the top sellers were 720p and they were all priced below $1,300. Many even included a screen."
While total shipments for the total (home entertainment) projector category wree up 3% from the second quarter of this year, revuenue dropped a massive 19% from the third quarter of last year due to competition in all consumer hi-def display categories.
Source: This Week In Consumer Electronics