Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored own-brand HDTV is among several highly anticipated new opportunities that industry watchers expect to help reverse investor sentiment once it launches. But according to a recent survey of 3,910 consumers polled by online buying guide Retrevo, high interest in Apple’s upcoming “iTV” won’t necessarily translate into sales. 69% of all people surveyed said they might consider a purchase of an HDTV from Apple, and that number shot up to 81% among those polled who were already iPhone or iPad owners. But only 15% of shoppers said they would “feel comfortable” buying an Apple television, compared to 39% who would feel comfortable buying a Sony (SNE) TV and 51% comfortable with Samsung (005930) TVs. On the plus side, however, 22% of those polled (and 30% of current iPhone and iPad owners) said they would hold off on buying a TV from another vendor if they knew Apple planned to unveil an HDTV of its own.
Survey shows huge interest in an HDTV from Apple, but few willing to commit
Published Mar 19th, 2013 2:02PM EDT
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