Samsung has announced that they have begun mass producing displays for 3D LED HDTVs, a move that puts a lot of support behind the technology that many critics have called a “gimmick.”
Being in mass production should mean lower prices for the end user in a short time frame. 3D TVs have so far come with a heavy price tag.
“Recently, 3D displays have captured the industry spotlight. Samsung Electronics aims to lead the global 3D TV panel market in pioneering mass production for 3D LED and LCD TVs,” reads the press release.
The displays being produced are 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch.
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In March, Pioneer announced it was halting Plasma display production and today Vizio has made a similar announcement, putting another nail in the technology’s coffin.
The inexpensive HDTV maker has decided to move its focus to LCD sets, and will completely halt its plasma production by the end of the year.
With Vizio and Pioneer bowing out, three major manufacturers remain in the plasma business: LG, Panasonic, and Samsung.
Plasma TV shipments rose 28 percent for the Q4 2008 and were up over 10 percent for the entire year. Despite those statistics, LCD TVs control the market, selling about seven times the amount of plasma sets over a full year.
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According to a new email sent out yesterday, the bankrupt retailer Circuit City has dropped the price on many of their items, finally giving some good sales on items they must liquidate before March 31st.
The retailer is dropping the price of all plasma TVs by 25 percent, all LCD TVs by 20 percent, 20 percent off most digital cameras and 40 percent off “car audio” systems.
That of course does not mean that there are many good prices, with some still selling for higher prices than Amazon even with the discounts.
Some smaller sized TVs are selling for a good 20-30 percent discount compared to any online retailer, so it may finally be time to head over to your local Circuit City in search of a deal.
