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RE: Pioneer Pulling Out ???

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In Reply to: RE: Pioneer Pulling Out ??? posted by woodyjeff on February 08, 2009 at 10:32:15

Yeah, there is a thread over at www.avsforum.com that stretches to the moon and back three times . . .

This does explain why Pioneer was rather quite at this year's CES show in January regarding their plasma line.

I think there is some overreaction here. Sure the Kuros and Elites were great sets, but they were prohibitively expensive for most consumers.

I think the 2009 Panasonic line up looks rather inviting. To be sure, the Panasonics may not have the "bat cave blacks." Let's get over it and move on. YMMV.

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I am helping a friend build an A/V system and the Pioneer - Sordidman 10:27:40 02/11/09 (0)
Kuro 50" is the centerpiece.....

She will be sad to learn this news, if these rumors come to pass...

That's what we're paid for, that's what we're paid for here
It's not just the "blacks" but... - Harmonia 12:51:04 02/09/09 (0)
...the color and greyscale accuracy that those deep blacks facilitate, with the resultant impressive shadow detail - it's the total package, especially the shadow detail, that makes the Kuro displays so stunning. Relatively speaking, the high contrast ratios on the Panasonics provide a subjectively satisfying deep black level, but without the same shadow detail in low light scenes. The Kuro tech, with the blacks, true colors and shadow detail just gets you that much closer to film. So it would be a shame if other plasma produccers e.g. Panasonic would be unable to capitalize on the technology.

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even sadder - Joe Murphy Jr 00:23:19 02/09/09 (0)
The fact that Sharp's ownership in Pioneer may prevent Panasonic (should they want to) from getting Pioneer Kuro-esque technology. I see Sharp as the Japanese Samsung -- and I can't stand Samsung.

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