FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Information Inc. presents a new market research report, "Global HDTV Forecasts to 2016 - 6th edition" by Informa Telecoms & Media. (For more information: http://www.giiresearch.com/report/itm203506-global-hdtv-6th-edition.html).
Contact:The new global HDTV report provides all the statistics and forecasts you will need on HD-ready households, HD-active households and highlight the key factors affecting each of the 53 global markets that this report focuses on.According to the company, the updated APUs deliver: enhanced HD graphics capabilities; performance improvements with enhanced memory; DisplayPort for connecting to any HDMI or DisplayPort-enabled monitor or TV; as well as 12h of resting battery life on a single charge for the mobile platform.Email: Press@gii.co.jpToll Free (US & CANADA): 866-353-3335Global Information, Inc.Jeremy PalaiaNorth America currently ranks as the dominant region, accounting for two-thirds of 2010 HDTV totals. However, this proportion is expected to fall in the future as other regions catch up. Asia Pacific is the third-largest region; HDTV penetration in the APAC region is largely attributed to early adoption in Japan.About Global Information Inc.http://www.giiresearch.comOutside US: 860-674-8796Major sports events such as the Olympics and World Cup soccer spur FTA broadcasters to provide HD channels. These sporting events increase consumer awareness of HD. High-definition TV will not take off in a territory until the main free-to-air broadcasters become involved.((Comments on this story may be sent to tww.feedback@m2.com))Semiconductor design company AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced on Monday that it updated its C- and E-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) for ultrathin and value notebooks, netbooks, all-in-ones and desktop PCs.According to research by Informa, HDTV sets were present in just 3% of the world's TV households as recently as 2005. Since then growth has been spectacular and our forecasts show that by end-2016 platforms in several countries will be approaching the point where most, if not all, users will be actively watching HD content. This raises the prospect of another round of "switchovers" with HD becoming the norm and a new "UltraHD" emerging to serve as an enhancement to it.HDTV penetration has taken off as equipment prices have fallen to affordable levels and the number of channels on offer has become attractive to a mass audience. Some operators now offer HD channels free to subscribers within other packages - though subs often still have to pay for a relatively more expensive HD set-top box .No pricing details were disclosed.Sales ManagerGlobal Information (GII) (http://www.giiresearch.com/about_en.shtml) is an information service company partnering with over 300 research companies around the world. Global Information has been in the business of distributing technical and market research for more than 25 years. Expanded from its original headquarters in Japan, Global Information now has offices in Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Europe and the United States.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110819/CG55177)In addition, the updated E-Series APUs feature DDR3 1333 support and HDMI 1.4a connections that allow for viewing 3D pictures and home video on 3D-enabled TVs and displays.
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