Panasonic slashing jobs, closing plants (1 Viewer)

[Jeff Ulmer]

Panasonic to slash 15,000 jobs

I guess I shouldn't be holding my breath waiting for the replacement of the BD35...

 

[Nelson Au]

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.

 

[headknocker]

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.

 

[TheBat]

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

Jacob

 

[headknocker]

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).

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

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.

 

[MielR]

Has anyone from Panasonic said that they won't be producing any more Blu-ray players?

 

[Jim Mcc]

No