In an official statement made by Pioneer, they have decided to outsource their plasma panel production business for future models. This means that the next next generation model, the 10th gen model, will feature a panel that is not made by Pioneer. The 9th generation model to be released in May will not be affected. Pioneer's current Kuro plasma range is considered to be the best in the world. The official statement was made to counter rumours that Pioneer will be pulling out of plasma production altogether, and moving onto LCD production.
Here is part of the official statement:
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Here is part of the official statement:
As you are aware, outsourcing is common practice among successful consumer electronics companies all over the world. Many of the most notable and respected brands of televisions, cell phones and video game consoles do not manufacture their own products. Pioneer plans to outsource production of plasma panel modules in 2009 in an effort to right-size the business.
Pioneer is developing plans with a production partner that offers the best
quality and reliability in line with its own strategy and high standards,
but at this point no partnership arrangements or decisions have been made.
Pioneer is developing plans with a production partner that offers the best
quality and reliability in line with its own strategy and high standards,
but at this point no partnership arrangements or decisions have been made.
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