Sony to begin buying LCD TV panels from Sharp

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 24 Feb 2008 6:40 User comments (13)

Industry sources have said that Sony is planning to begin buying LCD TV panels from its rival Sharp, possibly as soon as April of this year.

Sony is currently running an LCD panel joint venture with Samsung but this latest move should help the company "secure enough panels to meet fast-growing LCD TV demand without heavy capital investments."

Currently, Samsung and Sony compete for the highest sales in the global LCD TV market, while Sharp lags slightly behind.

Sharp is currently building the world's largest LCD panel factory and the company hopes to boost its LCD output capacity by 50 percent over the next year.

LCD TVs

Sony KDL-32D2710K
Not rated yet

Sharp Aquos LC-45GX6U
Not rated yet

Samsung HP-T5064
Not rated yet

Sony KDL-26U2000
Not rated yet

Sharp LC32SA1E
Not rated yet

<Canadian songwriters want to share their music >FCC hearing Monday on ISPs' network management practices open to public

13 user comments

124.2.2008 20:05

vinny13

Inactive

I bought a LC-42D64U, and the thing I like the most is the LCD panel. Like even when it's off it looks so great. No reflection and it looks completely smooth like a piece of paper. And it was only $1300 too. Possibly the best 1080P TV you'll get in a price range even past $2000. A very nice TV :)

224.2.2008 21:04

evz

Inactive

Originally posted by vinny13:
I bought a LC-42D64U, and the thing I like the most is the LCD panel. Like even when it's off it looks so great. No reflection and it looks completely smooth like a piece of paper. And it was only $1300 too. Possibly the best 1080P TV you'll get in a price range even past $2000. A very nice TV :)

I agree. I have the LC-46D64U and I love it. Very elegant and it was only $1200.

324.2.2008 21:15

vinny13

Inactive

Quote:
Originally posted by vinny13:
I bought a LC-42D64U, and the thing I like the most is the LCD panel. Like even when it's off it looks so great. No reflection and it looks completely smooth like a piece of paper. And it was only $1300 too. Possibly the best 1080P TV you'll get in a price range even past $2000. A very nice TV :)
I agree. I have the LC-46D64U and I love it. Very elegant and it was only $1200.

I was gonna get the 46" but they never dropped it past $1800...

Lucky bastard :P

424.2.2008 22:23

evz

Inactive

Quote:
Quote:
Originally posted by vinny13:
I bought a LC-42D64U, and the thing I like the most is the LCD panel. Like even when it's off it looks so great. No reflection and it looks completely smooth like a piece of paper. And it was only $1300 too. Possibly the best 1080P TV you'll get in a price range even past $2000. A very nice TV :)
I agree. I have the LC-46D64U and I love it. Very elegant and it was only $1200.
I was gonna get the 46" but they never dropped it past $1800...

Lucky bastard :P

Two words man. Black Friday. :D

525.2.2008 00:31

FreqNasty

Send private message to this user

Newbie

Pioneer Kuro plasma is king.

625.2.2008 03:07

kyo28

Send private message to this user

Junior Member

Seems pretty logical. Sony entered the LCD arena (too) late (perhaps not commercially but from a R&D point of view) and Sharp has practically invented LCD technology and offer some of the best LCD screens. They just don't have the advertising power that Sony has.

725.2.2008 03:57

Ryu77

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Originally posted by FreqNasty:
Pioneer Kuro plasma is king.

This is an LCD thread... PLEASE no Plasma vs. LCD posts here... PLEASE! PLEASE! lol

825.2.2008 11:46

ZippyDSM

Send private message to this user

AfterDawn Addict

well then its all good if its not a 100% sony product....wha? :P

I think we will see more main brand in breeding in the future as they fight each other and the cheaper brand names, in order to stay in biz they will buy from each other.

927.2.2008 01:11

theridges

Inactive

We'll before this,
For the ones who didn't know Sony and Samsung worked together on the panels they are using now...
even though in all actuality Sony TV's including the XBR4/5 do not really compete with the Samsung 71 Series and up...
i don't know why they would want to work with Sharp because even though i don't like Sony i think there TV's still look a lot better than sharp...and this is coming from a person that works with these tv's on a regular basis.(supervisor at Circuit City)

1027.2.2008 02:02

FreqNasty

Send private message to this user

Newbie

Sony use Samsung panels and charge more than Samsung do. I think I would choose Samsung over Sony as far as LCD's go. However, I prefer the Pioneer plasmas over any LCD. I don't meant to harp on about it but people deserve to know that Plasma done the Pioneer way is better than any LCD at this point in time.

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 27 Feb 2008 @ 2:03

1127.2.2008 02:32

Ryu77

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Originally posted by FreqNasty:
Sony use Samsung panels and charge more than Samsung do. I think I would choose Samsung over Sony as far as LCD's go. However, I prefer the Pioneer plasmas over any LCD. I don't meant to harp on about it but people deserve to know that Plasma done the Pioneer way is better than any LCD at this point in time.

As I said earlier this is an LCD thread and your comments are bound to open a can of worms so I am committed to stopping it here before it becomes another wasted thread.

I do agree with you that Pioneer Plasma Kuro series are indeed a brilliant panel. I have a Sharp Aquos LC-46GD7X which has a wonderful picture but I am considering to purchase a Pioneer Kuro 50" Plasma so I can have the best of both Worlds. The statement that they are better then any LCD still remains a personal opinion and for you that is 100% accurate but the truth is that it may not be for someone else.

1219.4.2008 19:11

borhan9

Send private message to this user

AfterDawn Addict

Quote:
Sharp is currently building the world's largest LCD panel factory and the company hopes to boost its LCD output capacity by 50 percent over the next year.

No wonder Sony has jumped on board with Sharp.

1320.4.2008 00:04

theridges

Inactive

Originally posted by FreqNasty:
Pioneer Kuro plasma is king.

not really when you compare the price point...
i think the new samsungs or even the 71 series from last year looks better than the Kuro's.

but back to the sharps i love the picture great tv's problem is everyone we put on display at my store pooped out on us after about 3 months and we went through 3 tv's.
but the 52inch of the same model has been running solid for the past 6....
I Love My Samsung though ;)

Comments have been disabled for this article.

	Netflix buys HBO and Warner Bros studios (05 Dec 2025 8:04) Netflix has won the bidding competition for media giant Warner Bros and will acquire HBO as well as the Warner Bros film studios.
	Massive Android 0-day vulnerability found - here's what you should do immediately (08 Nov 2025 5:35) A very serious security flaw has been found in the Android operating system, allowing malicious code to be executed on a phone or tablet.
	Review: Roborock Saros Z70 - robot vacuum with an arm (20 Oct 2025 6:13) In out in-depth review of Roborock Saros Z70 we put the robot vacuum through a 3 month test period, where we observed its work in normal home. The sci-fi -like arm of Z70 was a little bit disappointing, due its limited functionality.
	End of an era: TiVo stops making DVRs (14 Oct 2025 4:12) TiVo, once synonumous with digital TV recording in the United States and in select other countries, has stopped making DVR devices as of October, 2025.
	Strava takes Garmin to court (02 Oct 2025 2:30) The world's perhaps best-known sports app developer Strava has filed a lawsuit against American sports watch manufacturer Garmin, accusing the company of patent infringement. 1 user comment

	What IP rating for dust and water resistance means An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean? 1 user comment
	GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips Having problems with Wi-Fi speed and stability at home? Here are some tips to follow to alleviate the issues. 1 user comment
	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment

Sony to begin buying LCD TV panels from Sharp

13 user comments

Latest news

Reviews

Guides

News archive

Subscribe

Sections:

Follow us:

	Review: Roborock Saros Z70 - robot vacuum with an arm In out in-depth review of Roborock Saros Z70 we put the robot vacuum through a 3 month test period, where we observed its work in normal home. The sci-fi -like arm of Z70 was a little bit disappointing, due its limited functionality.
	Roborock Saros 10 review - Great, but not perfect We tested Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum for more than two months in order to see whether it is really worth its hefty price tag. The mopping, self-emptying Saros 10 was mostly great, even perfect. But its object avoidance was bit disappointing. 1 user comment
	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.