Pioneer To End TV Production, Spin Off DVD Development

[4TA23]

I have read almost every thread on this here and else where. Pioneer is only closing there PDP line, nothing else, so I would bet they will still honnor warranties. You have both Samsung and Panny, whose new line looks ok but rumor has it not better than a 9G Pio but better than last years TV's (thank you poor economy). Samsung is not going any where, according to what I have read else where they are the "800lb Gorilla" capable of pushing everyone else around, so I have read, and they are very aggressive. If Pio is really out I bet they sell there tech to either Panny (hopefully) or Samsung but Sharp has a vested intrest in Pio as well as Sharp makes the LCD KURO's for Pio ( only sold in Europe I think) and may not want to let things go either. I would almost bet that depending on how much money Pio needs to get themselves out of hot water and whoever has the most money (probably Samsung) will buy the tech rites to KURO plasma screens. I seriously hope Panny as they seem to push the plasma more than Samsung does. Samsung adapted to a market choice by the masses being fooled into thinking LCD's are a better TV ( thank you uneducated BB and CC employees at the big box stores, way to read actual facts).

So that is my two cents, maybe a little hope and prayer and one of the big guys Panny or Sammy will bail them out and we will see the new 10G Pio, one can always hope, I am sure we will know more Thursday or Friday when Pio is to announce what the heck is really going on.

[gtmorgan23]

Originally Posted by 4TA23

I have read almost every thread on this here and else where. Pioneer is only closing there PDP line, nothing else, so I would bet they will still honnor warranties. You have both Samsung and Panny, whose new line looks ok but rumor has it not better than a 9G Pio but better than last years TV's (thank you poor economy). Samsung is not going any where, according to what I have read else where they are the "800lb Gorilla" capable of pushing everyone else around, so I have read, and they are very aggressive. If Pio is really out I bet they sell there tech to either Panny (hopefully) or Samsung but Sharp has a vested intrest in Pio as well as Sharp makes the LCD KURO's for Pio ( only sold in Europe I think) and may not want to let things go either. I would almost bet that depending on how much money Pio needs to get themselves out of hot water and whoever has the most money (probably Samsung) will buy the tech rites to KURO plasma screens. I seriously hope Panny as they seem to push the plasma more than Samsung does. Samsung adapted to a market choice by the masses being fooled into thinking LCD's are a better TV ( thank you uneducated BB and CC employees at the big box stores, way to read actual facts).

So that is my two cents, maybe a little hope and prayer and one of the big guys Panny or Sammy will bail them out and we will see the new 10G Pio, one can always hope, I am sure we will know more Thursday or Friday when Pio is to announce what the heck is really going on.

i work there part time and usually sell more plasmas to customers and educate them on how much better they look then lcd's

[4TA23]

Originally Posted by gtmorgan23

i work there part time and usually sell more plasmas to customers and educate them on how much better they look then lcd's

Then I say kudos to you, and I do mean that. I have a BB employee here where I am as well who knows what is up so I am glad to see that. now educate the rest of your employees. I know not all are uneducated but you have to admit alot are, I meant no disrespect to those that know.

[wozman]

This is very depressing news to hear, ON the day of my delivery of my NEW Pioneer Kuro 5020FD. Now I must say I know that the Warranty should still be applied for about a year with the Manufacturer. I also ended up getting the extended plan from Futureshop (4 years) but my question is, what if something happens after those 4 years, and I need parts to repair something and there is no department @ Pioneer for these issues? I was so excited for this day, Joining the Kuro Family, and now I hear this? that the "Family" is gone.....I dont know what to think, I got 30-days to make up my mind, I guess I could switch to another Manufacturer, but I still stand by that the Pioneer is one of the greatest pictures out there. Should I be worried at all with this news, if I have just purchased the Pioneer, obviously supply demand is going to be hot on these, and its gonna be harder to find them out there.....Allot of people would kill to get there hands on a Kuro, and mine is coming today.....

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by wozman

This is very depressing news to hear, ON the day of my delivery of my NEW Pioneer Kuro 5020FD. Now I must say I know that the Warranty should still be applied for about a year with the Manufacturer. I also ended up getting the extended plan from Futureshop (4 years) but my question is, what if something happens after those 4 years, and I need parts to repair something and there is no department @ Pioneer for these issues? I was so excited for this day, Joining the Kuro Family, and now I hear this? that the "Family" is gone.....I dont know what to think, I got 30-days to make up my mind, I guess I could switch to another Manufacturer, but I still stand by that the Pioneer is one of the greatest pictures out there. Should I be worried at all with this news, if I have just purchased the Pioneer, obviously supply demand is going to be hot on these, and its gonna be harder to find them out there.....Allot of people would kill to get there hands on a Kuro, and mine is coming today.....

You should be just fine. If it's something that bothers you that much, like you said you have 30 days. The more you watch it, the harder it will be to replace it with something inferior.

[JJ]

Is February 18 here yet? Dyin' here.

[rragland]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Is February 18 here yet? Dyin' here.

What happens on February 18?

[graf1k]

Originally Posted by Sonny

You should be just fine. If it's something that bothers you that much, like you said you have 30 days. The more you watch it, the harder it will be to replace it with something inferior.

How right you are. I've been toying with the idea in my head of sending my 5020 back after hearing about Pioneer ending TV production because when it comes to big ticket items, I'm a total fraidy cat but the more and more I watch it, I just know if I returned it and got an LCD, I would be kicking myself for a long, long time. The picture is just insanely good. If I could see the 52XBR6 side by side with it, I'd probably never give it (the Sony) another thought.

[Trix]

Here's to hoping I can really trust my salesman to let me know when stock is dangerously low. I convinced myself to buy a 9G Kuro because they were going to be the last all-Pioneer Kuros, but now the thought that they may be the last Kuros period makes it an even better decision!

Now, on to hoping I can nab a Pro-111 for 2500 CAD from an independent retailer...wishful thinking?