Sony & Samsung begin LCD production at a second 8G facility
The S-LCD joint venture between Sony and Samsung now has a second 8th-generation production line to its credit, as the companies announced the $1.5 billion dollar expansion is now in operation and will be capable of producing up to 70,000 glass sheets per month for 32, 46- and 52-inch HDTV screens by the end of the year. We've seen prices at that size fall sharply since the first line was introduced two years ago, and we can't help but think this bodes well for Black Friday bargain hunters in 2009 and beyond.[Via AV Watch]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jimmy @ Jun 2nd 2009 11:34AM
You really should add "per month" to that 70,000 panel number.
Richard Lawler @ Jun 2nd 2009 12:39PM
Doh, fixed
Darren @ Jun 2nd 2009 12:15PM
What about 40"?
Just wondering, why has Sony always produced 40" LCDs and not 42"?
mitchelljd @ Jun 2nd 2009 12:35PM
umm, i'd actually like to see Sony finally offer larger flat panels. since they shut their projection television factories... they have no good sets in the 60" size or even 65" their 70" lcd is astronomically overpriced with a list price of $20,000 usd.
so yeah i'd like to see what Samsung and Sony can come up with that could compete in the 65" territory with Sharp.
riverside_guy @ Jun 2nd 2009 1:41PM
Are they ONLY pumping out highly reflective, glossy screens?
I find glossy screens totally kill one of the major advantages of LCDs... no reflections.
I wouldn't mind if I had a separate room for viewing... one that completely lacked any windows. I live in a wonderful apartment that has windows all over the pace, it's great. BUT a glossy screen just doesn't even vaguely cut it.
corey smith @ Jun 3rd 2009 2:48PM
if glossy doesnt vaguely cut it, then why do ALL of the best performing lcds have glossy screens? even the entry level sonys and samsungs have a semi glossy finish. show me a matte lcd that can beat a samsung spva panel and i'll eat my words...
Darren @ Jun 2nd 2009 5:14PM
Agreed.
Glossy screens are a surprisingly stupid design choice.
They look good in the showroom of course, but are UTTERLY impractical.
Andy Sullivan @ Jun 2nd 2009 8:33PM
Yep, it's about time somebody goes after the bigger screen market in a serious way. 55" is just too small for me. Now a 60"-65" 240hz with LED back lighting for around $3500 sounds sweet.
Darren @ Jun 3rd 2009 4:15AM
Why would you go for an LCD at those massive sizes?
Surely, that's projector territory. Wouldn't it be cheaper, too?