Seiko Epson ceases production, sales of RPTVs
By Darren Murph 
posted Dec 6th 2007 10:46AM
posted Dec 6th 2007 10:46AM
Not even a full month after Hitachi pulled the plug on its own RPTVs and started looking to sell off its CRT operations, Seiko Epson has come forward and announced that it too will discontinue the production and sales of its rear-projection televisions. Reportedly, the outfit will be refocusing efforts on front projectors, and judging by its installation at CEDIA, we can't say we're shocked to hear it. It should be noted that the firm will "continue its research and development activities for rear-projection models," and moreover, a company spokesman proclaimed that it wasn't totally withdrawing from the rear-projection TV "business" -- whatever that means. Another one bites the dust, we suppose.[Image courtesy of Astera]
...not completely withdrawing from the "business" should mean they will continue to provide support for existing RPTV customers.
"...not completely withdrawing from the "business" should mean they will continue to provide support for existing RPTV customers."
I don't think it means that at all. There are consumer protection laws to cover this case, the company can't just decide to quit a market and not cover the warranties.
I've never heard of Seiko or Epson being in the RPTV business, it might be Japan-only.