Display and TV

At $10,000 for 10 Inches Of TV Sony Is On A Loser

COMMENT: The introduction by Sony of a 70″ Bravia LCD TV at a mere $70,000 smacks of price gouging and total contempt for consumers. In the US this same model TV from the same production line sells for sub $35,000 and this is the retail price inclusive of retail margins.

Nov 2007

70″ Of Pure Sony Madness Revealed

With HD LCD prices crashing this year by up to 30% Sony has reversed the trend by launching a 70″ Bravia HD LCD TV at the ridiculous price of $69,000. The same model sells in the USA at less than half the Australian price at $34,500.

New Sony LCD TV Shines, Even With HD DVD

If there is one word to describe the new Sony Bravia, it would be the word “better.” The new KDL-46XBR is one of those LCDs in the market that is well worth its asking price because of its new technology and picture quality. The TV shines with all formats – including HD DVDs.

Pioneer Struggle In Plasma Market New Factory Canned

Pioneer which is credited with delivering the best plasma in the world has posted an 80 percent fall in quarterly operating profit due to slow plasma TV sales that cancelled out robust demand for its car electronics products, and it cut its annual outlook to below market expectations.

Hitachi Bleed Millions Trying to Sell Plasma TVs

UPDATED: The future for Hitachi in the plasma market is today being questioned after the Company announced yet another round of big losses for their CE operations.

Pioneer Reveals Kuro Plasma Final Price Changes

Many readers have written to SmartHouse confused and angered over the apparent price increase of Pioneer’s 50-inch full HD Kuro plasma. With the TV due to officially hit stores next Monday, we have the full explanation of the price changes – and don’t worry, it’s good news for those of you busting to get your…

TEAC Sub-$1000 LCD With Inbuilt DVD Player

TEAC has launched a new range of entry-level LCD TVs in the under-30-inch category, including two models which feature a built-in DVD player.

Consumers Forced To Wait For Hitachi Slim TV

Hitachi Australia has been forced to wait till late in 2008 before it can roll out its company’s new 35mm thick slim-line LCD TV. This is despite the fact that the TV goes on sale in Japan in December 2007.

Hitachi Announce Thin LCD TVs With No TV Tuner

When is a TV a TV and not a monitor? According to Hitachi it’s when one rolls out an ultra thin LCD Monitor and calls it a TV despite the fact that buyers will have to add their own TV tuner.

Panasonic Sued Over Plasma Claims

Panasonic, which fired up the flat panel debate of LCD TV Vs Plasma earlier this year, is now being sued for marketing claims relating to its plasma flat panel range.