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In Reply to: RE: Microsoft bought a lot of competing technology, but it didn't translate to higher quality posted by Jazz Inmate on March 12, 2010 at 15:44:48
Until Pioneer implemented Kuro tech, Panasonic had owned the plasma industry on the glass end from almost the beginning. As for the electronics end, Fujitsu had better tech than Pioneer or Panasonic up until the time they left the plasma business. And their screens based on Panasonic glass were the best glass/electronics combination of plasma technology you could own.
I have faith in Panasonic. Without them, plasma would not be where it is today. Besides, if they exit the industry, consider what we're stuck with. Now that's an even sadder thought for videophiles than Pioneer exiting the plasma business.
And Panasonic is capable of what's in that picture. I just hope that they make it available soon.
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Fujitsu and Matsushita got in on the ground floor of university-based plasma technology that they patented. But it was Pioneer that invested more R&D dollars and resources in plasma quality. I worked for Extron Electronics for a year in the late '90s and followed display technologies pretty closely then and ever since. Pioneer made a very significant commitment to plasma quality early and often and that's why it was justified in charging a premium. Unfortunately, most customers don't value quality as much as saving money and with Pioneer forced to close its plasma business, there has to be some concern that the bar will not be raised as high with Matsushita controlling the market and owning the sweet spot for profits, i.e., sacrificing some quality for affordability.
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We must be the change we wish to see in the world. -Gandhi
My point was that until Pioneer developed their Kuro tech, Panasonic was #1 re: the glass for plasma displays. Even Fujitsu's best models started their life at a Matsushita factory. And throwing money at a technology doesn't guarantee success (prime example: Pioneer, their business model didn't work despite the quality gains via Kuro tech).
As for Panasonic implementing all of patents they purchased from Pioneer, only they know if it's going to happen. And even if they do, there's no reason to implement everything at once (though I'm sure most people would prefer that they did, myself included). I'll give Panasonic the benefit of the doubt.
Panasonic is the last hope for plasma. LG may have another year or two left, but I doubt they'll remain much longer than that. I wouldn't buy a Samsung product with someone else's money.
I purchased one of the last 50" Fujitsus and, recently, one of the last 50" Pioneers. Very happy with them.
Kal
You are right on the money. I am so happy I was able to get one of the last Pioneer Plasmas recently.
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