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December 20, 2004

Sony to finish plasma for LCD?

According to an Asian newspaper report, Sony are planning to exit the plasma scren market in 2005.

Nihon Keizai Shimbun newspaper claimed that Sony - the second largest plasma TV maker, behind Matsushita/Panasonic, would finish with plasmas models perhaps as early as the Spring.

Sony has denied the reports, but a point of interest is that Sharp has already ditched plasma for LCD,

According to the report Sony denies plasma TV withdrawal:

Sony responded with a statement that while it would concentrate on LCD screens, it had no plans to pull out of plasma.

Electronics analyst Kazuya Yamamoto said it was difficult for Sony to make a profit out of plasma screens.

"Because Sony relies 100% on others for its panels, it has little room to lower costs," he said.

Posted by brian_turner at December 20, 2004 06:45 PM

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