LCD price drops could be ending soon

The good 'ol days could be coming to an end soon. Analysts are indicating that the predictable nature of LCD TVs could stop soon and it's kind of our fault. You see, around here, we report all these cool, new products that are coming out soon and in turn, you don't buy the current model. Plus, there was that whole World Cup fiasco where the manufactures hiked up the production lines but people didn't buy nearly enough of 'em. Because of both of these things, primarily the second one, there is an over-supply of these panels and the predictable price dropping nature of flat-panels maybe coming to an end soon. This isn't to say that they won't drop in price overtime, just not to the extreme they have been over the last few years.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 31st 2006 11:54PM]

Yeah, like competition is shrinking in this market. Until manufacturers abandon this market, lcds are going to fall and bring everything with them. Monitor companies are starting to get smart with their large lcds (for pcs) and put component input on them.

It won't be long before we see a $500 37" display...

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 1st 2006 9:46AM]

I totally agree with U Greg!! This xmas we will defintly See a 37 inch LCD it maybe a non-brand Name but it will grab alot of peoples $$ and increase the user base for HD. ALL of this is Good For Us!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 2nd 2006 12:20AM]

I dont quite follow..

There's a huge glut of panels but the prices will not be coming down as much as they used to.. whats the causal connection?

thanks