As I recall Sony also quit plasma development a few years ago and then brought it back because they weren’t as outdated as first thought (check out Pioneer plasma’s vs all other TV’s). Starting February Sony is stopping production at its three RPTV (rear projection televisions) plants, which will then focus on OLED and LCD displays.
Don’t bet on this being the end of rear projection. If someone can create a technology to make them a little thinner, lighter and cheaper to produce while keeping there monstrous size and you can bet your life they will bring them back faster then a Ubuntu install (it installs really damn fast ok). Till then you can sure to put up run out prices on their current range.
For more info, click over to the Engadget Blog.
