Pioneer confirms that it's leaving the TV business

srishiva · 13th February 2009, 16:15

It leaves only Panasonic, LG and Samsung for plasma TVs.

Pioneer confirms that it's leaving the TV business | Crave - CNET

appuchan · 13th February 2009, 16:19

I read similar news about Philips that they are quitting the consumer electronics market in favor of medical equipments.

bharanidharang · 13th February 2009, 16:22

Vizio to Stop Selling Plasma TVs - PC World

vizio is to stop selling plasma. is it the beginning of the end for plasma's

srishiva · 13th February 2009, 16:24

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

Vizio to Stop Selling Plasma TVs - PC World

vizio is to stop selling plasma. is it the beginning of the end for plasma's

I don't think anyone would miss them !!

Nikhilb2008 · 13th February 2009, 16:33

Oh no!! No more Kuros?

ImmortalZ · 13th February 2009, 19:04

Exactly my worry as well.

I had my heart set on a Kuro Plasma :(

yogesh · 13th February 2009, 19:08

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Originally Posted by srishiva

I don't think anyone would miss them !!

The Pioneer kuros range is simply amazing and I certainly would miss them.

vasudeva · 13th February 2009, 19:35

Read this link. DisplaySearch is considered one of the best electronics consultancy. Of course, this was before the recent Pioneer decision. You can also get some very `close to reality' insights on this site:

DisplaySearch Revises Worldwide TV Forecasts; LCD TV Revenue Expected to Fall Y/Y for the First Time in LCD TV History - DisplaySearch

It is also reported that Pioneer now plans to focus resources on its car navigation systems and other auto electronics products. No mention of flat TVs.
As for me, I am quite happy with my Pioneer. However, for the future, I may have to buy Panasonic (quite good). Sad that a `pioneer' and great plasma TV is exiting. Perhaps there knowledge (manpower) will be acquiredby the last company standing. That may be good for us.

frankmehta · 19th February 2009, 20:31

Its going to be the death of one of the benchmarks that made Pioneer famous for its tvs. im talking about the Kuro. you havent seen black till you have seen it in a kuro!

mura · 19th February 2009, 21:10

The best Plasma by far is the Kuro, glad i have just got a 50" Kuro.

frankmehta · 19th February 2009, 21:12

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Originally Posted by mura

The best Plasma by far is the Kuro, glad i have just got a 50" Kuro.

i envy you so much mura. i have a full HD W series Sony 40 incher, and I dont regret buying it, but the Kuro will kick its behind in picture quality.

mura · 19th February 2009, 21:21

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

i envy you so much mura. i have a full HD W series Sony 40 incher, and I dont regret buying it, but the Kuro will kick its behind in picture quality.

Being in the AV business i have seen almost all the Flatscreen TVs in the market and by far the best built and best performing TV you have to Pick the Pioneer Kuro's.

And i got it for a Killer Price

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vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Read this link. DisplaySearch is considered one of the best electronics consultancy. Of course, this was before the recent Pioneer decision. You can also get some very `close to reality' insights on this site: DisplaySearch Revises Worldwide TV Forecasts; LCD TV Revenue Expected to Fall Y/Y for the First Time in LCD TV History - DisplaySearch It is also reported that Pioneer now plans to focus resources on its car navigation systems and other auto electronics products. No mention of flat TVs. As for me, I am quite happy with my Pioneer. However, for the future, I may have to buy Panasonic (quite good). Sad that a `pioneer' and great plasma TV is exiting. Perhaps there knowledge (manpower) will be acquiredby the last company standing. That may be good for us. Last edited by vasudeva : 13th February 2009 at 19:39.
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frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	Its going to be the death of one of the benchmarks that made Pioneer famous for its tvs. im talking about the Kuro. you havent seen black till you have seen it in a kuro!
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