14 DAY TRIAL // As some may or may not have expected, it appears that what can be called the authorities on the display industry believe that the number of 3D display shipments will be about a fifth of the total sold in 2011.
3D may not be the rave right now, but this doesn't mean that the future won't see a change in the situation.
In fact, with such things as the LG Flatron DX2000 getting formally introduced, there is little reason to assume the market share of such solutions will do anything but rise.
A similar conclusion may be drawn from the apparent eagerness of such companies as XPAND 3D to come forth with new glasses.
Now, it is reported that five of the major makers of displays do, indeed, believe that the 3D segment will account for a significant part of all panels sold in 2011.
LG Display and AU Optronics are the two prime suppliers of polaroid 3D TVs, while CMI (Chimei Innolux) and Samsung focus on shutter-type screens.
When speaking in brand terms, shutter screens are being developed and promoted by Sharp, Panasonic, Sony and Samsung, while polaroid ones are made, for the most part, by Vizio, Toshiba and LG.
Each of the above has its own expectations as to what the market will look like but, according to a recent report made by Digitimes, the forecast places 3D panels at 20% of the total.
Marketing strategies and health effects (3D isn't the easiest display mode to enjoy, especially by those with certain mental conditions) will be very closely monitored.
Of course, besides these two aspects, just how big a share 3D monitors and TVs gain by year's end is determined by display clarity, image flickering, show contents and, of course, price ranges (currently, they go for quite a bit more than standard Full HD equivalents).