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pacificvibes · 02-06-2009, 07:16 PM

crap I along with Schulz, was going to buy an Elite plasma. I want to but does anyone think thats not a good idea?

Woody · 02-06-2009, 07:24 PM

They just demo'd their new panels and I believe their new LCDs at CES too I think.

Sad.

The LCD is going to be the death of all other technologies until something comes along that is cheaper.

Cheap, cheap, cheap. That is the way we are headed.

graf1k · 02-06-2009, 07:28 PM

I wonder if this is going to positively affect current model Kuros prices or negatively. If this causes a price drop, I will definitely move up to the 6020. It's sad news, but looking at the 5020, I can honestly say the picture is so good I don't see myself upgrading until OLED or something like that is a reality in sizes 50" and up. I too hope they at least go through with their upcoming BD players. I was looking forward to getting the mid range one.

My_Two_Cents · 02-07-2009, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody

The LCD is going to be the death of all other technologies until something comes along that is cheaper.

Cheap, cheap, cheap. That is the way we are headed.

Why do you say that? From what I've seen, you can get a comparable quality plasma cheaper than an LCD of similar quality/size.

Unfortunately, I agree that this does not bode well for the future of plasma, though it should open the door for more Panasonic market share. I'm glad I have my plasmas, and it looks like I will definitely be upgrading to a 58" 1080p sometime this year.

Go Blue · 02-06-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacificvibes

crap I along with Schulz, was going to buy an Elite plasma. I want to but does anyone think thats not a good idea?

I think it would be a great idea to buy a 9G now. If I had the money, I would buy a 9G and move my 8G elsewhere in the house.

Sonny · 02-06-2009, 07:58 PM

I'd still get a 9G if you were planning on it & can find one. You won't be left hang if it needs something in 7yrs time. You won't have it that long anyway...well maybe.

SPH · 02-06-2009, 08:24 PM

3300 for the 60" from amazon warehouse

ManUtd · 02-06-2009, 10:39 PM

If confirmed, this will be a very sad news to the folks wanting the best plasma tv.

pacificvibes · 02-06-2009, 10:43 PM

let it not be true

Maximus · 02-06-2009, 10:46 PM

Oh dear, very sad news.

Not surprising in the least, Pioneer couldn't make Plasma work (business-wise) in the good time, they haven't got a hope in hell during a recession.

Come on OLED, we need you now more than ever!

Sonny · 02-07-2009, 12:48 AM

Price was the factor with Pioneer. There manufacturing costs were just to high. & theres no way in heck OLED will be cheaper. OLED will not help one bit...(unfortunately) OLED has been around since the 70's & it's still going to need more time. This hurts all the way around, it's never good to lose the best of anything & when its Pioneer & you love BD it's the worst.

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02-06-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	crap I along with Schulz, was going to buy an Elite plasma. I want to but does anyone think thats not a good idea?

02-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	They just demo'd their new panels and I believe their new LCDs at CES too I think. Sad. The LCD is going to be the death of all other technologies until something comes along that is cheaper. Cheap, cheap, cheap. That is the way we are headed.

02-06-2009, 07:28 PM	#3
graf1k Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:🆇🆇🆇🆇 Trading Score:198	I wonder if this is going to positively affect current model Kuros prices or negatively. If this causes a price drop, I will definitely move up to the 6020. It's sad news, but looking at the 5020, I can honestly say the picture is so good I don't see myself upgrading until OLED or something like that is a reality in sizes 50" and up. I too hope they at least go through with their upcoming BD players. I was looking forward to getting the mid range one.

02-06-2009, 07:58 PM	#6
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I'd still get a 9G if you were planning on it & can find one. You won't be left hang if it needs something in 7yrs time. You won't have it that long anyway...well maybe.

02-06-2009, 08:24 PM	#7
SPH Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Trading Score:12	3300 for the 60" from amazon warehouse

02-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	If confirmed, this will be a very sad news to the folks wanting the best plasma tv.

02-06-2009, 10:43 PM	#9
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	let it not be true

02-06-2009, 10:46 PM	#10
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Oh dear, very sad news. Not surprising in the least, Pioneer couldn't make Plasma work (business-wise) in the good time, they haven't got a hope in hell during a recession. Come on OLED, we need you now more than ever!

02-07-2009, 12:48 AM	#11
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Price was the factor with Pioneer. There manufacturing costs were just to high. & theres no way in heck OLED will be cheaper. OLED will not help one bit...(unfortunately) OLED has been around since the 70's & it's still going to need more time. This hurts all the way around, it's never good to lose the best of anything & when its Pioneer & you love BD it's the worst.

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