NPD: Despite Sales Growth, Consumer Engagement with 3D Remains LowReported by PRWeb on Monday, 21 May 2012 (on May 21, 2012)
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Sales of 3D TVs are on the rise in the U.S. as first quarter volumes grew nearly 74 percent in units and 64 percent in revenue over last year.
Port Washington, NY (PRWEB) May 21, 2012
Sales of 3D TVs are on the rise in the U.S. as first quarter volumes grew nearly 74 percent in units and 64 percent in revenue over last year, according to leading market research company, The NPD Group ’s Retail Tracking Service. 3D TVs accounted for 11 percent of all flat-panel TV sales in Q1, nearly double that of last year, and 22 percent of all 40+ inch sets sold were 3D.
While sales continue to grow, the majority of consumers still feel 3D is not a crucial television feature. According to The NPD Group’s most recent 3D 360 Monitor survey (March 2012), just 14 percent of consumers interested in, or expecting to purchase, a flat-panel television in the next 6 months, say 3D is a “must have” feature while 68 percent say it’s a “nice feature to have they may use in the future.”
“3D has been a success for the television market from a sales perspective,” said Ben Arnold, director of industry analysis for The NPD Group. “However, few consumers cite watching content in 3D as a reason for purchasing a TV, indicating that other factors such as screen size, resolution, and Internet connectivity hold more importance.”
As an experiential technology, displays and demos at retail are an important component to raising awareness and adoption of 3D. In person, many consumers who try 3D rate it positively with nearly three quarters (70 percent) saying they were “impressed” or “amazed” by an in-store 3D demo.
Wearing 3D glasses, the cost of sets and accessories, and access to content remain barriers to adoption. While 3D sets have become more affordable since entering the market (average prices in April 2010 were 33 percent lower compared to April 2010) glasses-free 3D TVs have yet to enter the market, likely deterring the 80 percent of consumers who consider 3D glasses a drawback to owning the technology. Content availability as an adoption inhibitor is waning, though the absence of a nationwide 3D network or channel makes it difficult for consumers to plan 3D viewing. Among consumers not interested in 3D TV, 14 percent say content availability is a purchase inhibitor, down from 21 percent in May 2011.
“In addition to movies and gaming, sports are essential to growing 3DTV ownership. Nearly six-in-ten sports fans are interested in watching games and matches in 3D,” said Arnold. “This summer, manufacturers and content providers can leverage large scale events like the Olympics in London and the Euro 2012 soccer tournament by televising and marketing 3D technology. Our research suggests ownership of 3D TV doesn’t necessarily mean consumers have adopted the technology. Getting owners to put on glasses and watch content is the real measure of 3D’s success.”
How important is content to driving the 3D evolution? Find out what Ben Arnold thinks in his latest blog.
About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit http://www.npd.com/ and http://www.npdgroupblog.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdtech and @npdgroup.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Sarah Bogaty
+1 516 625 2357
sarah(dot)bogaty(at)npd(dot)com
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