Pioneer To End TV Production, Spin Off DVD Development - Blu-ray Forum

SBrooks1 · 02-06-2009, 06:31 PM

First thing I'm doing when I get home is cuddling my 6020

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Pioneer To End TV Production, Spin Off DVD Development

Pioneer plans to completely pull out of the television market in face of the poor economy, according to a report in Japan's Nikkei newspaper.

The company had already announced plans to end production of plasma display panels but was intending to continue producing TV sets using panels from Panasonic. But the harsh economic conditions have now pushed the company to leave the TV market, the newspaper said in its Saturday morning edition.

The PDP TV market is expected to grow by 5 percent in 2009 to 14.6 million units, according to an estimate from DisplaySearch. That's sharply down from the 24 percent growth experienced in 2008 and is falling because of competition from LCD TVs and fewer PDP TV makers in the market.

Pioneer will also spin off its DVD player business to a new joint venture that will be formed with Sharp, according to the report.

Pioneer is scheduled to report its financial results for the October-to-December quarter on Feb. 12.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/15908...ml?tk=rss_news

naturephoto1 · 02-06-2009, 06:33 PM

I highly question that this is correct, however stranger things have been known to happen.

Rich

SBrooks1 · 02-06-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Hi highly question that this is correct, however stranger things have been known to happen.

It's correct and being discussed on AVS as well - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1117484

aheintz · 02-06-2009, 07:02 PM

Just when I was going to start saving for a nice Pioneer....

Sonny · 02-06-2009, 07:05 PM

I have nice Pioneer's right now! 9G, what's better?!?!

I hope they still put out those new BD players & the VSX-1019 in April?!?! I hope there "ALL" Pioneer parts to...?

Go Blue · 02-06-2009, 07:08 PM

I wish I had a 9g. I had planned on upgrading my 768p Elite to a 1080p Elite somewhere down the line, but it looks like that won't happen now.

Mr. HiDef · 02-06-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

I highly question that this is correct, however stranger things have been known to happen.

Rich

This is correct its all over avs

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1117484

naturephoto1 · 02-06-2009, 07:14 PM

If this is in fact true, it could have an adverse affect on the whole Plasma TV industry and further hurt Panasonic ultimately. Panasonic would lose the opportunity of making the Glass for Pioneer as well as the technical advancement in the industry that is provided by Pioneer.

Rich

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.

Go Blue · 02-06-2009, 07:48 PM

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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.

brett_day · 02-07-2009, 01:14 AM

d d dun dun dun, another one bites the dust!

Blu As Hell · 02-07-2009, 01:18 AM

DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Kuro was about to happen next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ah well, who knows I might get a better deal on one!

02-06-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I highly question that this is correct, however stranger things have been known to happen. Rich Last edited by naturephoto1; 02-06-2009 at 06:37 PM.

02-06-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I have nice Pioneer's right now! 9G, what's better?!?! I hope they still put out those new BD players & the VSX-1019 in April?!?! I hope there "ALL" Pioneer parts to...? Last edited by Sonny; 02-06-2009 at 07:10 PM.

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naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	If this is in fact true, it could have an adverse affect on the whole Plasma TV industry and further hurt Panasonic ultimately. Panasonic would lose the opportunity of making the Glass for Pioneer as well as the technical advancement in the industry that is provided by Pioneer. Rich

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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?

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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	#11
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	#13
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	#14
SPH Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Trading Score:12	3300 for the 60" from amazon warehouse

02-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#15
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	#16
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	#17
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	#18
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.

02-07-2009, 01:14 AM	#19
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	d d dun dun dun, another one bites the dust!

02-07-2009, 01:18 AM	#20
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!! The Kuro was about to happen next week!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ah well, who knows I might get a better deal on one!

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