Is Sony Getting Out of Plasma?

[kmak]

Hi,

I was just at Costco (Canada) and they had a Sony 37" Wega Plasma for $2,800.00 CDN> I checked on the Sony websites and can't find this or any other plasma sets. Is this last year's model? I also saw a 37" from some online e-tailer and it was listed at $4K US, not sure if it was the exact same model though. What gives?

Looks alot like this one.

http://www.monitoroutlet.com/M10378.html

Ken

[eddiem67]

Yes they are out of the plasma business, all it is, is a Fujitsu with a sony logo on it.

[Bing Fung]

A quick search of Sony.ca lists no plasma monitors...


The price seems about right (pretty good) considering Futureshop is selling a 42" Samsung HDTV Plasma for $3500

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010061671&catid=

[Snap]

There are still a few plasmas from Sony left. BUt they were all disc this year. Sony put all there Eggs into LCD and RPLCD stuff.

[kmak]

Spotted a thread in AVS from other Canadians buying from Costco. What do these specs look like, not very well versed in plasma doo dahs.

Specifications
Inputs and Outputs • HDMI Connection: Rear x1
• 1 Control S Input: Rear
• 1 Control S Output: Rear
• 1 Fixed/VariableAudioOutput
• 1 Subwoofer Output
• Audio Output: (Variable and Fixed) x 1
Video • HDTV Monitor
• Built-in NTSC TV Tuner
• Built-in Stereo Speaker System and Subwoofer
• WEGA Engine™ System
• CineMotion® Reverse 3-2 PullDown Technology
• DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry
• Multi-Image Drive (MID® X) Circuitry
• Input Signals: 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, Computer RGB
• Color Temperature Adjustment : (5000 - 7500K)
• 1 Tuner Picture In Picture Auto Wide/Wide Screen Modes
• Multiple Language (3) On- Screen Display (English, French and Spanish)
• Auto Channel Program
• Caption Vision (CC)
• Channel Skip/Add
• Favorite Channel Preview
• Program Palette™ presets
• V Chip Parental Control
• Flexible Twin View Picture and Picture
• Resolution: 1024 x 1024
Audio • Center Channel Input
• TruSurround® Sound SRS® 3D Audio Effect
• Speaker Output: 2 way side speaker system
• Enhanced Memory Stick® Media Playback
• TruSurround™; SRS® Audio Processing
• All in One Design for Plasma WEGA™ TVs
• S-Master Digital Amplifier Output: 25W x 2 (Left and Right Channel) + 50W Subwoofer
Dimensions (WxHxD) • 41 3/8” x 26 3/4” x 14 1/4” (1048 x 679 x 360 mm)
Weight • 112 lbs. 7 oz. (51 kg)
Accessories Supplied
• Remote Control (RM-Y1004)
• Instruction Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• AA Batteries (2)
• Cleaning Cloth

Optional
Table Top Stand, purchased separately

[Brandon B]

There are still a few plasmas from Sony left. BUt they were all disc this year. Sony put all their Eggs into LCD and RPLCD stuff.

Not quite. SXRD is getting most of the nicer eggs.

BB

[kmak]

Thanks for the replies. The whole exercise is moot however, I double checked the armoire measurements and the Sony is a 1/2" too wide. I can only find 2 options now that fit. A 37" Aquos (speakers on bottom) and a Viera 37" Plasma. Both $700 more than the Sony I saw yesterday :M .

Ken

[Kens1]

Look around more for better pricing. My friend just bought the 37" viera for $2000 even in Calgary (Canadian $). It was a 12 hour sale held once a year but it shows you how much they can come down in price. Good luck with the purchase.

[kmak]

2k! 8O

[MarcoV]

It's cheaper to produce an LCD panel and thus the reason for prices dropping in that market.

Sony has currently ceased all manufacturing of plasma sets. The Qualia line with the new Qualia 005 46" LCD will be the new thing...

[Fife]

Correct. Sony is out of the Plasma business and staying with LCDs.

The Bravia's are the new replacement. LCDs are cheaper, last longer, lighter and produce a pretty damn good picture.

[Drewbert]

That 37 Sony looks like crap! The Sharp will blow it away. Albeit that its LCD versus plasma.... but still MUCH better picture quality

Correct. Sony is out of the Plasma business and staying with LCDs.

The Bravia's are the new replacement. LCDs are cheaper, last longer, lighter and produce a pretty damn good picture.

I totally agree with that... the 40'' Sony XBR..... best LCD I have seen....