OFFICIAL: Panasonic announces end of production of Plasma Display Panels

Phelonious Ponk

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Official press release:e than all but the most

http://panasonic.net/ir/relevant/2013/en131031-1.pdf

I guess I need to get out there and see what comparably-priced (bargain) LCDs look like, but I can't imagine this is good news for picture quality at the entry level. Last time I looked, cheap, entry-level plasmas looked better to me than all but the most expensive LEDs. And the LEDs still looked like they needed calibration. But I don't like super-bright; lots of folks do.

Tim
 

Johnny Vinyl

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I guess I need to get out there and see what comparably-priced (bargain) LCDs look like, but I can't imagine this is good news for picture quality at the entry level. Last time I looked, cheap, entry-level plasmas looked better to me than all but the most expensive LEDs. And the LEDs still looked like they needed calibration. But I don't like super-bright; lots of folks do.

Tim


I'm with ya 100% Tim. I'm in the market for 50-55-60" and I'll be watching plasma pricing real close, as I think we're going to get some even better pricing. Time to start doing some Model searches and look at reviews.
 

Phelonious Ponk

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I'm with ya 100% Tim. I'm in the market for 50-55-60" and I'll be watching plasma pricing real close, as I think we're going to get some even better pricing. Time to start doing some Model searches and look at reviews.

Even the entry-level Pannys are good. Wouldn't want to put them in a sunroom, but under normal lighting conditions, the TV for movies IMHO.

Tim
 

amirm

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Usually bad things happen at the end of Japanese fiscal year which is March. Surprised that they pulled this plug now. It is a shame.

The hope is now for price reduction of OLED displays. The latest reviews show both LG and Samsung to outperform all plasmas.
 

Groucho

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Last time I looked, cheap, entry-level plasmas looked better to me than all but the most expensive LEDs. And the LEDs still looked like they needed calibration.
I would have agreed a few years ago, but to me, entry-level plasma now looks flickery compared to LCD, and the 'pixel structure' looks too coarse. My entry-level-ish Panasonic LCD (with LED backlight) is lovely - and I'm super-critical of TV pictures.
 

kach22i

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I picked up my Panasonic plasma about a year ago, just one step down from the best.

The darker the room, the better for serious viewing.

A soft light off far to the side is less destructive than a much weaker and indirect light placed behind my viewing chair.
 

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