Panasonic to exit plasma TV panel business by end-March 2014

[rpanand25]

i think those going for plasma have to think twice as not only because of this news leading to non-availability of spare parts but also due to problems in the plasma set now being reported in our forum(cracks etc.). Despite lower cost and better PQ, these factors weigh heavily on average consumers as TVs are not bought annually or frequently. I remember Betamax vs VHS cassette battle which was won by VHS despite being inferior in quality.

 

[Vijay_s]

Finally.. decision on Panasonic Plasma will be out by 9 PM.

Panasonic CES 2014 press conference: Join us Monday, 10 a.m. PT (live blog) | CES 2014: Home Theater and Audio - CNET Blogs

 

[anubisX]

Let's see what they've to offer in 2014.

 

[avmaxfan]

They're going to "deliver Plasma-level picture quality with LED technology.

CES 2014: Panasonic press conference (live blog) | CNET

No Plasmas as expected, dunno why some people were expecting a rethink on Plasmas by Panasonic here.

 

[anubisX]

They're bringing in new line of LED and 4K. When are we going to get those ?

 

[Dirac]

No oleds? Thats not exciting at all..

 

[avmaxfan]

No oleds? Thats not exciting at all..

Sony, Panasonic said to have ended OLED partnership | Internet & Media - CNET News

 

[anubisX]

Panasonic also increased the prices of 2013 models.

 

[venkatg]

Panasonic also increased the prices of 2013 models.

If they can give you the money instead of replacement it is better to look for other options instead of panasonic.

 

[anubisX]

I would go to Samsung and rather get 51F5500 or 50E8000 if available along with extended warranty. Enough with Panasonic, can't take it anymore.

 

[venkatg]

I would go to Samsung and rather get 51F5500 or 50E8000 if available along with extended warranty. Enough with Panasonic, can't take it anymore.

As u know i waited for 50e6 for so long even paid advance once but it was not at all available .Finally got samsung and i am very much satisfied but the extended warranty costs are very high.This is the info i got from samsung technician

1yr-6940
2yrs-13256
3yrs-19055



Is this correct?:sad: Can someone confirm?

 

[Dushie]

As u know i waited for 50e6 for so long even paid advance once but it was not at all available .Finally got samsung and i am very much satisfied but the extended warranty costs are very high.This is the info i got from samsung technician

1yr-6940
2yrs-13256
3yrs-19055



Is this correct?:sad: Can someone confirm?

Nope, these are not correct. For my 64" plasma the quote i got was 13k odd + tax. So definitely its very high.

Log a call with Samsung customer care and they will raise a request for extended warranty. Someone would get in touch with you from that team.

I did make a big post on the extended warranty details, let me dig it up for you. Please go through the same, should help.

http://www.hifivision.com/televisio...0-plasma-discussion-thread-36.html#post552424

 

[anubisX]

May be, Samsung raised the price this year. Call the customer care and confirm the prices.

 

[Dushie]

May be, Samsung raised the price this year. Call the customer care and confirm the prices.

Nope, Just called them and confirmed the prices are still the same no change. Also placed a request to get the warranty extended for my tv for 3 more years.

 

[rajan]

Saw this interesting read on Panasonic. Review is very sceptical about Panasonic future and it's line of TVs. The feedback from forum members also not so rosy. Let's see if they keep up their promise with the new models of LCD/LEDs.

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1510165/panasonic-claims-new-led-lit-lcds-match-plasma-quality-at-ces-2014

 

[Dirac]

The new panasonic leds are worth if they show better blacks than sony/samsung flagship leds, let alone that of plasmas.
But at the outset it is an impressive and bold statement than panny has made about the new leds. This shows that they did something different to the new led lineup.