Tag archive: Retrevo

According to new data from NPD DisplayResearch released last week, shipments of 3D high definition televisions rose to 6.6 million units by the end of September 2011. This constitutes a 27 percent increase over the previous year. The research firm also expects that shipments will shoot up another 30 percent in the fourth quarter and 3D LCD TV market penetration will hit 10 percent of the U.S. market by the end of 2011. That will bring the total… Read More

In the latest study completed by Retrevo, 34 percent of iPhone owners are under the impression that the iPhone 4 and older Apple models are compatible with 4G service. It's possible this confusion is attributed to the name of the iPhone 4. In addition, 24 percent of BlackBerry owners are of the same mindset despite a lack of a 4G alternative from RIM. 29 percent of Android owners also thought they had a 4G smartphone already, a possibility… Read More

A new survey commissioned by consumer electronics site Retrevo might not be welcome news to the netbook industry: according to the results, 78 percent of respondents considering buying an iPad or a netbook are leaning towards an iPad. The survey also found traditional notebook computers are cutting into netbooks sales as consumers look for something with a larger screen and more capability: of consumers torn between a netbook and a traditional… Read More

Apparently, the majority of consumers have lost complete interest and spending-lust for Apple’s iPad. The follow-up to the Retrevo Pulse study showed that not only did Apple fail to convince new buyers, it lost most potential buyers as well. In a survey of more than 1,000 randomly selected customers, Retrevo found that 52 percent of respondents have heard of Apple's iPad, but are not interested in buying one. Another 18 percent said they… Read More