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Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

post #1 of 8
2/4/09 at 9:04am
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Panasonic to slash 15,000 jobs

I guess I shouldn't be holding my breath waiting for the replacement of the BD35...
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post #2 of 8
2/4/09 at 11:19am

Re: Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

I saw that story too. That's amazing, but I guess not surprising. With everyone losing their jobs, no one can afford to buy new hardware.

I have an interest in Pioneer Kuro plasma displays for a future upgrade, so I wonder if Panasonic's cut back will affect them supplying glass to Pioneer. That assumes Pioneer will survive as well.
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post #3 of 8
2/4/09 at 11:48am

Re: Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

Jeff: How do you like your BD35?

I picked up a refurbished BD35 on ebay several minutes ago for $240 shipped. The seller is very reputable and an authorized Panny reseller. It comes with a 90-day Panny parts and labor warranty but I'm trying to decide if I want to fork over an additional $27 for the one-year SquareTrade warranty. I'm not much for extended warranties but the low price got my attention.
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post #4 of 8
2/4/09 at 12:09pm

Re: Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

if the panasonic 35 is anything like my panasonic 30.. you should be in fine shape.

Jacob
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post #5 of 8
2/4/09 at 12:22pm

Re: Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBat
if the panasonic 35 is anything like my panasonic 30.. you should be in fine shape.

Jacob


Thanks Jacob!

Around three weeks ago I picked up a refurbished Marantz SR5002 for $299 shipped from AC4L so I'm 2/3's of the way there.

I now have my sights set on the final piece of the puzzle...the Samsung HL61A750 LED DLP. My wife says we can probably get it in 2-3 weeks. It's getting harder and harder to find this set so time is of the essence. Not a single BB in my neck of the woods(South Jersey) has it in stock at the moment and Crutchfield has it listed as discontinued. It's in-stock on Amazon, ABT and HD.com at the moment(or so they say).
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post #6 of 8
2/4/09 at 3:05pm
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Re: Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

I was holding off on the BD35, guess I'll be looking at a Sony 350 now if I want a BD player in the near future.
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post #7 of 8
2/6/09 at 5:17pm

Re: Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

Has anyone from Panasonic said that they won't be producing any more Blu-ray players?
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post #8 of 8
2/6/09 at 10:46pm

Re: Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants

No
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