rcw Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Could someone explain the reason for such a huge difference in price between 50 & 60 inch plasma's? I have seen the Pio Kuro PDPLX508A for $4500 and the PDPLX508A for $8000 on these forums. RRP's of $5999 & $9999 respectively. Why does the extra 10 inches cost so much? What aspect of the manufacturing process could cause such a huge difference?
The D-Train Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Why does the extra 10 inches cost so much? that's what I said to the plastic surgeon. sorry in answer to your question im not sure but its worth it.
rodadus Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 that's what I said to the plastic surgeon. sorry in answer to your question im not sure but its worth it. Its easy for you to say when you've got a 60 foot plasma.
rcw Posted September 25, 2008 Author Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) that's what I said to the plastic surgeon. I could see that coming.......... Perhaps I should have phrased the question a little better. Edited September 25, 2008 by rcw
rcw Posted September 25, 2008 Author Posted September 25, 2008 sorry in answer to your question im not sure but its worth it. I want a 9th Gen Kuro 60 but its the missus I have to convince.
kulfi Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 It's not about the manufacturing process. It's about the volumes and positioning of the 60" TVs. They are positioned as luxury items for the lucky few who can afford them and those volumes are low, so the price won't drop that easily. If you can mass-produce an item and get the big numbers going, it becomes easier to play the low-margin/high-numbers game to keep the cash flowing. It was the same with 42" plasmas/26" LCDs a few years ago, then the cycle was repeated with 42" Full HD TVs and now it's running on 60" Full HD TVs.
diesel Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 It may also have to do with the maths of how many screens they can make out of each piece of plasma glass? ie 10x50" screens vs 5x60"
austere Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Also bear in mind that whilst 10" extra doesn't sound such a lot when comparing the diagonal measurement, it actually accounts for around 50% extra plasma panel in visible area for a 60" vs 50" panel.. That 50% extra area is the equivalent to the size of a 36" panel, give or take a little.
austere Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) Double post! Edited September 25, 2008 by austere
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