Sony to stop making televisions?

[diesel engine]

I am planning to buy a 40 inch TV and I am very much attracted by the specs of this Sony model KLV-40R482B, which a full HD TV. But roumors are there that Sony is to stop manufacturing TVs and smartphones due to huge losses. anybody have any info regardin this?

 

[elangoas]

Even if Sony stops production of TV, they should provide support to customers who have bough their product... Who knows, they might sell their TV division to someone...

 

[prepress]

May be but I have visited a Sony Store this Sunday and they had all new models with triluminos screen and 55" 4K. Some news are there.

Sony sees 25-fold profit jump by 2018; could exit TVs, phones

Sony's new plan means fewer TVs and smartphones, more PlayStations

 

[vgrove]

I am planning to buy a 40 inch TV and I am very much attracted by the specs of this Sony model KLV-40R482B, which a full HD TV. But roumors are there that Sony is to stop manufacturing TVs and smartphones due to huge losses. anybody have any info regardin this?

Although not a certainty, it is a very strong possibility. PC (VAIO) business already having gone, the TV and mobile businesses could be next. Specifically since they spun off their TV business last year. Makes it much easier to get rid of it.

To buy their products or not would be entirely your personal decision. I personally believe that even if they sell their business, they would be committed to supporting the products they have already sold or at least have the buyer take over.

 

[amit]

Hi, read in today's economic times that Sony is planning to set up plant in india to manufacture TVs and mobile phones based on recent budget announcements! Thx

 

[vij]

When you consider the real cost it takes to manufacture the panels and the cost at which Sony prices them, its rather surprising that they dont find it profitable.

 

[viper08]

When you consider the real cost it takes to manufacture the panels and the cost at which Sony prices them, its rather surprising that they dont find it profitable.

It will be around 10-20% of selling price. Rest they spend in Advertisement, research ,patents & warranty.