Samsung Cuts Into Vizio Lead in U.S.

[Smokey]

While Vizio maintained its leadership in the U.S. LCD-TV market in '09 second quarter, No.-2 ranked Samsung Electronics closed the gap significantly as buyers gravitated toward its LED-backlit sets, according to iSuppli Corp.

"U.S. consumers increasingly are warming up to higher-specification LCD-TV models, including those using new LED-backlighting technology,” Patel added. "iSuppli estimates 2.2 percent of LCD-TVs shipped in the U.S. in the second quarter used LED backlights.

Samsung’s share of U.S. LCD-TV unit shipments rose to 21.3 percent in the second quarter, up from 17.8 percent in the second quarter. however Vizio still retained leadership in the U.S. LCD-TV market for the second consecutive quarter.

The overall U.S. LCD-TV market posted a strong performance in the second quarter, with shipments rising by 8.7 percent to 6.9 million units, up from 6.3 million in the first quarter. This represents a major turnaround from the first quarter, when shipments plunged by 15.3 percent.

http://www.isuppli.com/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=20655

[pixelthis]

Nice to see quality rewarded.
A friend returned a Sony after a month, got a 46" Samsung, and the picture I saw last time I
was over there was spectecular, to say the least, tho not as good as the LED type.
Setup controls arent as comprehensive as a Sony, but you dont need em because Samsung gets it right straight outa the box most of the time.
I have had a "30" Tau CRT, a 47 RPTV (HD) , both from Samsung, and am not surprized that they are doing so good.

[Smokey]

I think the price of LCD might also have something to do with Samsung closing the gap on Vizio. While Vizio's LCD prices have been steady, the price on major LCD brands have been falling very rapidly.

[pixelthis]

I think the price of LCD might also have something to do with Samsung closing the gap on Vizio. While Vizio's LCD prices have been steady, the price on major LCD brands have been falling very rapidly.

Tell me about it .
I saw a 52" size Vizio and Sony next to each other at walfart today, there was like a 30 buck
diff in price. A few differences , five HDMI on the Vizio, three on the Sony, but that price is close.
Wouldn't buy a Vizio if I could get a Sony at the same price, going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

[pixelthis]

I think the price of LCD might also have something to do with Samsung closing the gap on Vizio. While Vizio's LCD prices have been steady, the price on major LCD brands have been falling very rapidly.

And there is blood all over the place for the EL-CHEAPOS.
Saw a Sylvania at TARGET for 599 on closeout, a 1080p I THINK.
a 42IN MODEL!
A 599$ 42" is simply incredible, knew the day would come but not this soon.

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

Home theater mag just did a comparison of new LCD panels from the majors and vizio. Once again the vizio was at the bottom of all testing done on each. It had the lowest contrast dynamics, poorest color rendition, longest panel lag(far behind the majors), not so white whites, and poor blacks as well. There was no parameter of testing that it did not finish on the bottom.

Vizio televisions are for those who value a bargain over those who value performance, much like the Joewalmarts and Joecostco's.

[frahengeo]

much like the Joewalmarts and Joecostco's.

Wow! And what a broad brush you have. "Joecostco's"?? Are you serious? Oh right. That ol' model of: Highest Price=Highest Performance. Seems to contradict an earlier discussion we had...

[Smokey]

Home theater mag just did a comparison of new LCD panels from the majors and vizio. Once again the vizio was at the bottom of all testing done on each.

Thanks for info TT. That is an interesting Face-off between Panasonic Plasma, and LG, Toshiba, Sony and Vizio LCD TVs.











It seems lack of Black Level and Shadow detaill are still hunting average price LCD TVs. Hopefully with new LED models that have local dimming capability, that shortcoming will not be a factor anymore.

And welcome back

[recoveryone]

This debate is like watching an NFL team against a High School team, some folks will never learn. I know if I ever run into Sir TT, I'm taking his house keys, not to steal his stuff, but to have full access to it when I want to. lol

[pixelthis]

This debate is like watching an NFL team against a High School team, some folks will never learn. I know if I ever run into Sir TT, I'm taking his house keys, not to steal his stuff, but to have full access to it when I want to. lol

BETTER ask his parents first, since hes a jr high student spoofing a grown up.
WHY do you think he disapeared during the summer( camp).
As for "filter" his was clogged with filth a long time ago.