RIP Panny Plasmas

Sh#$! I HATE LCD/LED - they all give me a headache. I prefer only plasma. Great. Crap!

Rockadanny +1

That's too bad but we all knew it was coming. LED's are built for the masses; those that embrace MP3's and IPODs.
Light weight, cheap and convenient is what its all about with todays consumer.

I was an early adopter of Plasma and had a Pioneer (best picture I ever saw). Then when they exited the market I bought the next best thing available, a Panny Plasma and I use it as my primary HT display. I also have a Panny LED for everyday watching in the living room and there is no comparison - the Plasma is the superior set in every way.

But superior doesn't necessarily equate to what's popular in our culture. Yes, RIP Panny Plasma and Plasma technology in general.

Same stupidity which has put Sony into the 'also ran' it is now.
Story reads Panasonic put 5 billion into a new plasma plant then within a year pulls the plug. Pretty much typical moron short term money run notions. Where no one was bothering to make any real plans.. Which same ideas ruined Sony.
The japapnese crushed the US TV market. Now South Korea has crushed the Japanese market
They KNEW in advance the market rush to flat panels would end, and then be a stagnant market for a few years.. I knew it as common sense.. Why don't these guys know it in advance?? Heads in the sand?

So buy two or three plasmas and save 'em!
What's the problem?

Look on the bright side: Maybe they're gearing up for Oled production.
Supposed to be better than plasma -no?

BTW: Costco has a Samsung 55 inch 240 hz LED for under $800.
Is not a "smart" TV however.