Vizio Drops Plasma

[HDTV1080P]

"Whether the rumors that Pioneer plans to pull out of the plasma TV business prove true or not, one other maker of flat panel TVs has left plasma behind: Vizio."

"As with the majority of its competitors, Vizio will concentrate on adding features to its line of LCD sets. Its first LED-backlit LCD TV will come to market this July, a $1,999 55-inch model that also features 240Hz technology."

http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/...-drops-plasma/

[dobyblue]

Good riddance.

There were several reasons behind the decision, Ms. Newsome said. Plasma sets simply don’t show as well in big box stores, which are typically lit by bright fluorescent and halogen lights, giving consumers the impression that LCD TVs have a more exciting picture

At least he knows the truth.

[wafi]

Hmmm...I wonder how many people are concerned about Vi whats it called again lol!

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Good riddance.



At least he knows the truth.

Its a she, but that is OK, we got the idea.

Rich

[gtmorgan23]

to bad they wont drop all lines....

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Good riddance.

+1

Sort of like when "New Coke" was discontinued.

[Leopold BUTTERS]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

+1

Sort of like when "New Coke" was discontinued.

except companies are dropping plasma...that leaves LG, Samsung and Panasonic..how long will they last?

[Sonny]

I mentioned this in the Pioneer thread....I didn't think it was worth it's own thread...

[jc480]

You guys celebrate this fact...but companies abandoning the plasma platform builds momentum in and of itself. While Panasonic and Samsung could be happy with the reduced competition, more likely their marketing people are wondering if Vizio and Pioneer see something in the market that they don't.

Vizio is an astute and nimble company. While their products are not considered top shelf, they most certainly provide a good value for the dollar. Their 50" plasma got some pretty good reviews. I would have loved to see a 58" offering from them for the $1,800 range.

Competition is a good thing. Fewer suppliers mean higher prices.

[Devildog151]

Who cares? Vizio plasmas suck anyways.

[hardcorefrokid]

All that hate...

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

except companies are dropping plasma...that leaves LG, Samsung and Panasonic..how long will they last?

Hmmmmm, that still leaves 93+% of the market share players still making plasmas. They'll last well into the next big technology.

[callas01]

The only vizio plasma I have seen is at my brother-in-laws, and I wasn't impressed, I don't think they will be missed all that much. I do know that the new Vizio LCD's look a lot better then they did when I bought mine. Good thing I bought a Samsung too.

[JJ]

I loved Vizio. Check that, love em. Owned one, father still owns one. Great bargain televisions. I had mine for more than a year, never failed me, and my pops' has been going strong for even longer. I mean, they're selling like hot cakes. Those of you who hate on them are but an eensy fraction of the people out there - they sell.

Anyway, Vizio threads always devolve (is this even a word?) into Vizio-defenders versus Vizio-haters. I'm a defender - eventually, this thread will get locked.

Yea, yea, we've all heard the rant about their business practices.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Hmmmmm, that still leaves 93+% of the market share players still making plasmas. They'll last well into the next big technology.

Yeah that's the fact most people miss.
It's like Westinghouse and Polaroid exiting the LCD market, it doesn't matter. (except in the case of Pioneer where it matters to videophiles)

[Monkey]

Plasma's in general are going to have a very tough battle staying alive.

As long as other tech's continue to improve, not a big deal.. I used to be sad about CRT RP's going away as well but that is life.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Monkey

Plasma's in general are going to have a very tough battle staying alive.

Not sure what that's based on, certainly not on sales.
Shipments in 2008 were up 26% over 2007, revenue was up 6% despite massively reduced prices.

[LifeOfAPirate13]

I got me a vizio *Puts on helmet* OOOOOO thats better!
-LT in the stupid commercial.

That is all I can think of when I think of Vizio. I would totally buy a Samsung, Panny, or Pioneer plasma over Vizio anyday. I just hope that one company stays with it because plasmas are so much better!

[CosmoKid]

Vizio was a good option when a Panasonic 720p Plasma was $1700 and you could get a Vizio for $1200.

Now that Plasma prices have come down so much, there is no value in buying a Vizio.

[Hendricks4333]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Hmmmmm, that still leaves 93+% of the market share players still making plasmas. They'll last well into the next big technology.

Yea, Most people cant afford the Pioneer and Vizio sucks and is so small compared to Panasonic, Samsung and LQ. Id say no worries until Samsung or Panasonic make an announcement. Then Plasma is in trouble.