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Generally, Plasma sets look better in dark rooms while LCD sets fare better in well-lit rooms, such as electronics stores. Vizio s decision is another blow to the Plasma HDTV which has lagged behind the LCD in sales over the past two years for a variety of reasons. Vizio has become a top seller of new TVs because of its lower prices and consumer-friendly promotions. The Times notes that Vizio s departure leaves just three large-volume Plasma makers in the United States: market leader Panasonic, Samsung and LG Electronics. DIRECTV: 50 Percent of Subs Get HD, DVR Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 05:08 AM DIRECTV: 50 Percent of Subs Get HD, DVR The satcaster added 301, 000 net subs in the fourth quarter. Washington, February 11, 2009 DIRECTV said yesterday that roughly 50 percent of its subscribers now subscribe to High-Definition and/or DVR packages. Additionally, company executives said that 55 to 60 percent of new subscribers are signing up for high-def and/or DVR services. DIRECTV does not break down how many subscribers have High-Definition TV and how many have Digital Video Recorders. They include both in the same category. The satcaster revealed brothers of destruction theme numbers yesterday in an investors call following the release of its fourth quarter report. DIRECTV said that it brothers of destruction theme 301, 000 net new subscribers SD and HD in the fourth quarter, an increase from the 275, 000 generated during the 2007 fourth quarter. The satcaster said the increase was its largest quarterly sub increase in three years. The company now has 6 million total subscribers. DIRECTV CEO Chase Carey said his company has been immune to the economic recession which has hurt other TV providers. Wall Street analysts yesterday suggested that DIRECTV is taking new customers from their cable and satellite rivals. But Carey added: I expect the economy to put pressure on us. DIRECTV has seen its subscriber totals rise steadily since it began expanding its high-def lineup in the fall of 200 The satcaster now claims more than 130 HD channels, although a Pike Fischer study yesterday said the number is actually 10 DIRECTV includes Pay Per View channels in the total. The company has been slower to add HD channels in the last several months due to capacity issues and programming costs. But CEO Carey yesterday reminded analysts in the investors call that his company will launch a new satellite this year that will offer more capacity. Well launch a satellite latter this year that will enable us to continue to add to our HD experience or continuing to build on our leadership in sports and add to the richness of our content with events like Friday Night Lights. Our VOD offering will improve in both richness to the offering and functionality in terms of things like faster access and a more integrated experience, Carey said. Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 02:18 PM Who s the Real HDTV Leader? A new study says DIRECTV s top ranking is under challenge.