Panasonic To Cut Prices On Select Plasma HDTV Sets

Lee Stewart · 06-23-2009, 07:25 PM

Panasonic To Cut Prices On Select Plasma HDTV Sets

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By Greg Tarr -- TWICE, 6/23/2009 1:42:00 PM
New York — Panasonic used a Holidays in June product showcase here Tuesday to reveal plans for a series of price cuts on select 46-inch and 42-inch plasma TV models, effective June 28.

Three 46-inch models will have their suggested retails reduced by $200 each, including the TCP46S1, formerly $1,499, reduced to $1,299; the TCP46G10, formerly $1,699, reduced to $1,499; and the TCP46G15, formerly $1,799, reduced to $1,599.

At the same time, the company is also reducing the suggested retail on its 42-inch entry 720p plasma model, the TCP42X1, by $100, to $799 from $899.

The reduced prices will be the new regular prices of the products going forward, and are not part of the instant-rebate programs that were recently offered on some models, according to a Panasonic spokesperson.

Explaining why the price adjustment was made, the Panasonic spokesperson said: “We were just looking at that price delta between the 42-, 46-, 50-inch-class products and wanted to make sure we had correctly set the sweet spot” for the prevailing market conditions.

Meanwhile, starting in July, Panasonic will also be offering special bundle price promotions when consumers purchase select Panasonic 1080p TVs with related Panasonic products, such as Blu-ray Disc players, or full Panasonic A/V systems. In certain cases the bundle savings, typically ranging between $200 and $300, may also be applied toward installation costs, the spokesperson said.

The models that will apply for the savings “will be pretty much open,” to the Blu-ray Disc players and A/V products that will match-up with targeted 1080p TV sets, according to the spokesperson.

The program will be open to all authorized Panasonic dealers.

Meanwhile, the company said it is now shipping the TCP54Z1 ultra-thin 1080p plasma set at a $6,000 suggested retail.

The high-end, 1-inch-thick plasma display will have an outboard box containing tuners, inputs and a wireless HD transmission system to link to the display screen from more than 32 feet away without the need of connecting cables.

The set also includes Panasonic’s 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology for greater clarity of moving subjects and a newly developed slim speaker system to complement the thin design of the sc

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**PFC5** · 06-23-2009, 09:58 PM

I suspect as the next wave of the credit crunch comes more mfg will be doing this to sell inventory. I think the current economic plateau is just going to end up resulting in another large wave of bankruptcies & foreclosures later in the year.

huy30 · 06-27-2009, 04:11 AM

The price cut is worldwide or just for USA only? Thanks.

iserum · 06-27-2009, 02:11 PM

people are really struggling in this recession, there is a real threat of deflation, credit is not available for big items, with many Americans household in foreclosure, it will create more problems in future for most businesses banking on leisure spending. Figure this now a days stores are offering 36 months 0% APR to buy $500 to $100 TV. people don't have cash.

movielike · 06-28-2009, 07:24 PM

Best Buy I got the Panny 50g10 for 1499 last week. Today they dropped the price again to 1299.00 went to Best buy asked for the credit got the credit still get 36 months to pay off 100.00 is that sick or what.

06-23-2009, 09:58 PM	#2
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,349	I suspect as the next wave of the credit crunch comes more mfg will be doing this to sell inventory. I think the current economic plateau is just going to end up resulting in another large wave of bankruptcies & foreclosures later in the year. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

06-27-2009, 04:11 AM	#3
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06-27-2009, 02:11 PM	#4
iserum High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,955	people are really struggling in this recession, there is a real threat of deflation, credit is not available for big items, with many Americans household in foreclosure, it will create more problems in future for most businesses banking on leisure spending. Figure this now a days stores are offering 36 months 0% APR to buy $500 to $100 TV. people don't have cash. __________________ Panasonic 50PX80U/Pioneer BDP-51FD /Toshiba HD A1/Tivo HD SAMSUNG LNT-4661F/ Pioneer BDP-51FD/Dell XPS, Nvidia 9500 GT SONY BRAVIA 40V2500/40 GB PS3, WII, Intel Core 2 Duo with Nvidia 6800 Yamaha RXV1700 Def. Tech. Mythos III, V & Gems, Super Cube III Harmony Remote One Power Conditioner: Belkin PF40

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06-28-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
movielike How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25	Best Buy I got the Panny 50g10 for 1499 last week. Today they dropped the price again to 1299.00 went to Best buy asked for the credit got the credit still get 36 months to pay off 100.00 is that sick or what.