Record 10m Television Sets Sold in 2009

2009 was a bumper year for purchases of new LCD or Plasma TV sets. Despite the recession, new television purchases set a record high in 2009 of over 10m sold.

Over 32m flat screen televisions have been sold over the five past years in the United Kingdom, and this is largely down to a number of factors, namely the enhancement of better digital viewing services, such as Freeview and High Definition, and now the stiff competition between manufacturers to produce quality televisions at prices customers can afford. Some 32" flat screen models can currently be purchased in the region of £300!

2010 looks to be equally as exciting as flat screen manufacturers are now keen to push 3D TV technology in their future models, to take full advantage of the new 3D service being offered from Sky TV. Although there is not a mainstream 3D model currently for purchase, it is expected that a variety of television sets will be available this year.