Okay, maybe not EXACTLY an antique, but news out of the world of Sony products today kind of makes me sad.
According to a rumor that EngadgetHD has pretty much confirmed now, Sony is discontinuing the production of all rear-projection televisions. They may not even make attempts to fill backorders.
Engadget even created this little graphic below to make the news sting a bit more:
I have a Sony GrandWega 42-inch rear projection LCD HDTV that I absolutely love and have loved for awhile now. It’s never had a problem, the bulb is still going strong and I see no reason to replace it.
But Sony isn’t making them anymore, and is the last of the big manufacturers to do so. It was funny the other day I thought that I am seeing less and less of these kinds of TVs around at Best Buy and other electronic stores, and now the news arrives.
Why does it hurt? Well, when you pay $1800 for a TV only to have its kind completely outdated in less than three years, it makes you wonder.
More than likely Blu-Ray will win the war coming up here soon, ruin my new HD-DVD player and then I’ll have an open house for all of you guys to check out the electronics museum I seem to be creating over here.
Don’t worry Mike – those HD DVD’s will make wonderful coasters and shiny round things to hang from your rear-view mirror.
Shawn
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I’ve got a 11 year old Sony rear projection TV that’s still going strong. I like the picture on it even though it isn’t HD. We’re considering getting a HD LCD after we move into a new house early next year.
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Not to worry, your TV looks great and I’m sure will last for many more years. The fact that they don’t make them anymore just means you’ll have to buy a different one next time.
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I, too, got a Panny RPLCD 50-inch and if they stop making lamps, then we are in trouble.
Don’t forget that the lamp make it like 100% each time. That’s if you don’t have any troubles with the TV(ballast or electronics).
I paid $5000(with taxes, extended warranty) in 2003. Of course, the Canadian dollar was way less back then. Of course, when you go at Costco, you find 42-inch LCD for $1100 and it’s 1080P.
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I have a 56′ Mitsubishi projection HD TV that has no DVI or HDMI slots on it….so right now I cant even get a Blue-Ray to help them win the war quicker!
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You can always sell your rear projection television for parts and put that money towards a new LCD flat screen with all the bells and whistles.