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crunchgear.com - 3/24/2009

Pioneer gives up: No more Kuro plasma TVs from May

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We covered the news that Pioneer shuts down TV production back in February and today Pioneer Japan revealed a number of details about their radical move [JP]. In short: There will be no more Kuro plasma TVs from May this year. Pioneer calls it quits after 12 years of plasma TV production. The ...

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slashgear.com - 3/24/2009

Pioneer confirm Kuro exit strategy: last plasmas in April

— slashgear.com — After confirming back in February that they would be exiting the plasma TV business this year, Pioneer... have outlined their release and withdrawal schedule . Pioneer will launch four more Kuro plasma HDTVs from April 1st, but after a combined 3,000 ... (more) Pioneer confirm Kuro exit strategy: last plasmas in April

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latestchoice.com - 3/20/2009

pioneer home cinema is best @ sound - Pioneer LX01BD

— latestchoice.com — Distinctive design Pioneer brings together the best in technology with the best in design to create complete... entertainment solutions. (more) pioneer home cinema is best @ sound - Pioneer LX01BD

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latestchoice.com - 3/30/2009

Pioneer LX03

— latestchoice.com — Pioneer brings together the best in technology with the best in design to create complete entertainment solutions.... Sharing the minimalist aesthetics of Pioneer's KURO TVs, all four home cinema systems sport the same clean lines and piano black finish characteristic. (more) Pioneer LX03

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Pioneer confirm Kuro exit strategy: last plasmas in April
SlashGear — ... two 50-inch sets, the Kuro KRP-500A and KRP-500M, and two 60-inch sets, the Kuro KRP-600A and KRP-600M.  2,500 of the 50-inch versions will be made, and just 500 of the 60-inch Kuros. Pioneer has also committed to aftercare and service of Kuro HDTVs until 2017, in Japan at least.  No announcement regarding service outside of the country has been made, but considering they sold 2.8m Kuro units worldwide (300,000 in Japan) we’re assuming the same offer will stand. [via CrunchGear] ...

Pioneer's Kuro Plasma, the World's Greatest TV, Dies in May [Pioneer]
Gizmodo — ... in May with a final run of 2,500 50-inch models (RP-500A and KRP-500M) and 500 60-inchers. These are sure to be super-pricey nerd collector's items. [CrunchGear] ...

Pioneer KURO to be discontinued in May
T3.com All — ... considerably more appealing. We always knew there would be victims to the credit crunch and with Hitachi and Panasonic scaling down their plasma business, LG threatening to back out and Pioneer abandoning it entirely, it looks like plasma s number could soon be up. If you already have a Pioneer plasma, don t worry; the company will be honouring its after-sales service until 2017. Fairwell KURO, we wish we could have afforded you. Link : Pioneer (via the aptly named CrunchGear ) Related links: [image]

Fear the Timely Reaper: Pioneer Sets Up Final Schedule to Kill the Kuro TV
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... estimates) and 2,500 of them will be available. The 60-inch Kuros, KRP-600A and KRP-600M, will be the most hard to find, with only 500 sets, likely nearing $6,000. ...