How Did TVs Get So Cheap?

4 months ago

TV prices have significantly dropped over the last 25 years, with a 50-inch TV costing $1,100 in 2001 now under $200.
The price per area-pixel of TVs has fallen by more than 90% due to advancements in manufacturing and technology.
LCD TVs became the dominant technology, rising from 5% of the market in 2004 to over 95% by 2018.
Key factors in cost reduction include larger 'mother glass' sheets, improved manufacturing processes, and higher yields.
Manufacturing innovations like 'one drop fill' method and cluster PECVD machines have streamlined production.
Economies of scale and intense competition have driven down costs, with modern LCD fabs producing over a million displays daily.
The LCD industry has benefited from semiconductor manufacturing advancements, leveraging similar technologies and processes.

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