HD Revolution Coming: 18% of TV households to own a Blu-Ray player by next year?

That stat is going to come to fruition according to a recent study by ABI Research, a stat we really do believe, if recent trends and polls we’ve seen are of any consequence. See this blurb from Engadget:

After successfully predicting shocking trends like Blu-ray player prices heading downwards and the PS3′s continued install base lead on other players, analysts at ABI Research see 62.5 million Blu-ray players shipping next year. Analyst Mike Inouye sees this as a part of the growth potential of TV-centric devices related to price declines, plus new technology arriving like larger displays, internet access and 3D. With market penetration (in TV owning households) expected to rise from 7% in 2009 to 18% next year, we’re wondering what’s holding the format back from even more growth. Prices are relatively low now, full featured players are easy to find, and HDTVs are rapidly taking over.

We certainly hope this comes to pass, or perhaps even a higher percentage as more discover the made in heaven match that is 1080p HDTV and Blu-Ray.