What about next year?

[xneox]

I just went through a tv dying on the wall for no reason, and thankfully it was a Panasonic. Their customer service is first rate, and after trying to repair it twice, they're replacing it.

I understand that Pioneer is the king of the Plasma hill to this day, but I have to wonder what's going to happen in 8 or 10 months, when they're not making any more televisions, and there aren't any available anymore. What's going to happen to you guys buying them up, if something happens to your set? Are you considering this? Surely, they're not immune to failure, and if you know now that there will not be a replacement available, isn't it a bit of a risk to choose them?

Honestly, if I was spending $2K+ on a tv right now, I wouldn't choose Pioneer for that reason alone. Given that there is such a close competitor on the market (Panasonic) that doesn't seem like it's going anywhere, that would be my choice. Let's be fair - it's not like I'd be choosing a 50 to Pioneer's 100...maybe a 92. I'm good with 92, knowing they'll be around next year.

Thoughts?