Connected TVs Shipments Surge, 119 Million in 2014
The TV market enters a new phase, as connected TVs hit mainstream. According to the latest DisplaySearch Quarterly TV Design and Features Report, Internet connectivity has emerged as a key feature in TVs this year.
The report notes 55 percent of TV models available across Japan, North America, Europe, China and India have Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) capability. Overall, this is 45 million connected TV sets, or 19 percent of flat panel TV shipments in 2010. DisplaySearch forecasts the connected segment to reach 119 million units in 2014, accounting for 42 percent of all TVs shipped worldwide.
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