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Geoff D · 02-18-2021, 12:30 AM

I'm not jumping off a cliff just yet but it wouldn't surprise me either if Panny were pulling the plug.

MechaGodzilla · 02-18-2021, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm not jumping off a cliff just yet but it wouldn't surprise me either if Panny were pulling the plug.

Same. And it wouldn't come as a shock if they pull out of the TV business in a couple years, either. They're leaving market after market.

BijouMan · 02-18-2021, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic_debauchery

Not sure if this is true or not??? But if it is, wanted to let the community know ASAP ....my dealer told me Panasonic is ceasing production on bluray players.

I was going to buy the player regardless if he told me this or not, so no reason to lie.

Sure hope it is not true (OPPO, Samsung)

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Originally Posted by R3P0

Both links no longer exist on VE website s this may be true

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm not jumping off a cliff just yet but it wouldn't surprise me either if Panny were pulling the plug.

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Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

Same. And it wouldn't come as a shock if they pull out of the TV business in a couple years, either. They're leaving market after market.

I doubt that Panasonic would go. If they went, so would Ultra HD Blu-ray itself. Panasonic is the only company who still makes players that really get the most out of what the format has to offer (unless other “P” decides to chime in again) so they pretty much own the Ultra HD Blu-ray format at this point. Did you know the DP-UB9000 is actually Panasonic’s very first all-metal (Ultra HD) Blu-ray player? The other companies’ players are only subpar. Korean “S” only went because of poor sales due to other companies like Panasonic outdoing them in the player market. I was never a fan of anything that company has put out. I had one of their washing machines and it broke after just the eighth year.

Robert’s DP-UB9000 page is still here and the machine is still in stock.

And Panasonic doesn’t have any plans of discontinuing displays anytime soon, because if they did, they wouldn’t have let Robert start importing them.

cgpublic · 02-18-2021, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic_debauchery

....my dealer told me Panasonic is ceasing production on bluray players.

Where on Earth is your dealer located?

BijouMan · 02-18-2021, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cgpublic

Where on Earth is your dealer located?

sonic_debauchery is located on Earth, as stated by his profile. Where on Earth, I have no clue.

lilboyblu · 02-18-2021, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BijouMan

Robert’s DP-UB9000 page is still here and the machine is still in stock.

And Panasonic doesn’t have any plans of discontinuing displays anytime soon, because if they did, they wouldn’t have let Robert start importing them.

The DP-UB820 is still available at VE too; sale priced even.

BijouMan · 02-18-2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Players: Oppo UDP-203 [Region Free] & Panasonic DP-UB820

Why have you got two machines in the same setup?

lilboyblu · 02-18-2021, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BijouMan

Why have you got two machines in the same setup?

Because I want to.

Geoff D · 02-18-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BijouMan

Why have you got two machines in the same setup?

I've got three, brought to you by the letters "P", "S" and "O".

Scottishguy · 02-18-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BijouMan

Why have you got two machines in the same setup?

Oh, honey, he's teasing you. Nobody has two UHD players.

Scottishguy · 02-18-2021, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

Same. And it wouldn't come as a shock if they pull out of the TV business in a couple years, either. They're leaving market after market.

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm not jumping off a cliff just yet but it wouldn't surprise me either if Panny were pulling the plug.

Leaving the world of physical media behind.

lilboyblu · 02-18-2021, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I've got three, brought to you by the letters "P", "S" and "O".

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Oh, honey, he's teasing you. Nobody has two UHD players.

Scottishguy · 02-18-2021, 11:55 AM

Seriously, Panasonic stops making UHD players...

I've made plans for stockpiling HD players at least.

Member-425016 · 02-18-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I've got three, brought to you by the letters "P", "S" and "O".

This made me laugh

Fat Phil · 02-18-2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BijouMan

Why have you got two machines in the same setup?

Also three.

Scottishguy · 02-18-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Also three.

Cevolution · 02-18-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Also three.

5 for 4K & 9 Blu-ray in my main setup - Oppo 203, Panasonic UB820, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, Oppo 105, Panasonic DMR-BWT835 BD recorder, PS4, PS3

Scottishguy · 02-18-2021, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cevolution

5 for 4K & 9 Blu-ray in my main setup - Oppo 203, Panasonic UB820, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, Oppo 105, Panasonic DMR-BWT835 BD recorder, PS4, PS3

kristoffer · 02-18-2021, 01:52 PM

I really hope the rumours are not true! Are Sony, Pioneer, MS and Tascam the only ones left then?! What will play all thees wonderful discs?!

dontpokethebear3893 · 02-18-2021, 02:03 PM

I just picked up a UB820. What is the verdict on Dolby Vision? Too many issues and not enough of an improvement over HDR + Optimizer? Or is the picture still superior if you have a tv-lead Dolby Vision display?

02-18-2021, 12:30 AM	#7281
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I'm not jumping off a cliff just yet but it wouldn't surprise me either if Panny were pulling the plug.

02-18-2021, 11:55 AM	#7293
Scottishguy Banned Member since:Apr 2019 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1989 DVD collection:26 Trading Score:1	Seriously, Panasonic stops making UHD players... I've made plans for stockpiling HD players at least.

02-18-2021, 01:52 PM	#7299
kristoffer Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010 Location:Denmark	I really hope the rumours are not true! Are Sony, Pioneer, MS and Tascam the only ones left then?! What will play all thees wonderful discs?!

02-18-2021, 02:03 PM	#7300
dontpokethebear3893 Active Member Member since:Jun 2017	I just picked up a UB820. What is the verdict on Dolby Vision? Too many issues and not enough of an improvement over HDR + Optimizer? Or is the picture still superior if you have a tv-lead Dolby Vision display?

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