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Home Cinema Choice: Samsung has been named the world’s biggest TV brand for the third year running. In a ranking of the world’s biggest players based on 2008 sales data, market analyst DisplaySearch has placed Samsung clearly at the top of the pile.

The South Korean giant sold 21 million LCD TVs in 2008, giving it a 21.9 per cent market share. The company is now some way in front of second placed Sony, which commands a 13.1 per cent of the market. LG Electronics comes in third with 11.2 per cent, Panasonic fourth (8.2 per cent) and Sharp fifth (7.4 per cent).

However, the cash looks likely to drain from the market during 2009. Quixel Research says that while the flatscreen market grew 14 per cent in 2008, its value is decreasing fast. ‘The numbers foreshadow a tough future as far as LCD TV revenues are concerned,’ says Quixel’s Tamaryn Pratt.

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Afterdawn.com: 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.”

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.

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