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hometheatermag.com - 3/2/2009
We're Still in Plasma, Says LG
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February 27, 2009 — Responding to rumors that it may pull out of plasma manufacturing, LG reaffirmed its commitment to the category in a press release issued today. In its entirety, it says: LG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PLASMA BUSINESS Seoul, Korea, February 27, 2009—LG Electronics is one ...
LG considering withdrawal from plasma market
engadgethd.com - 2/26/2009
LG considering withdrawal from plasma market
— engadgethd.com — Man, plasma's headed downhill -- and fast. Hot on the heels of both Pioneer and VIZIO tendering... their resignation in the plasma market, LG's vice president Lee Gyu-hong has reportedly stated that his company is currently pondering its own future in ... (more) LG considering withdrawal from plasma market
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LG might drop plasma TVs too
crunchgear.com - 2/27/2009
LG might drop plasma TVs too
— crunchgear.com — When can we call plasma officially dead cause the flat screen tech doesn’t have much going for... it anymore? Pioneer and VIZIO just announced they are getting out of the market and now LG is contemplating the same thing. That would leave only ... (more) LG might drop plasma TVs too
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t3.com - 2/27/2009
LG denies withdrawing from Plasma TV market
— t3.com — Following this morning's story about LG possibly pulling out of the Plasma TV market, T3 spoke to... George Mead, the Marketing Manager for Digital Displays at LG Electronics UK - who exclusively told T3 that they have "no intention to withdraw ... (more) LG denies withdrawing from Plasma TV market

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LG still committed to Plasma: 50-inches & bigger now priority
SlashGear — ... that LG were considering withdrawing from the plasma HDTV business, LG have been quick to quash speculation.  According to the company’s press release,  LG will not only continue to make plasma sets but are aiming to increase their market share, focusing on 50-inch and larger sets where plasma still ousts LCD and demand is, apparently, higher. ...

'Plasma's dead. Should I buy plasma?': Ask the Editors
Crave: The gadget blog — Is plasma still a safe investment? We say 'yes.'(Credit: Panasonic) Q: "Want to buy a new plasma but don't know that the face of plasma has changed with the withdraw of two of it's top players need some advice plasma or LCD?" -- George Carter, via email. A: Well George, ...

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