Sharp plans to cut LCD panel production by as much as 10%

Sharp hasn't cut production in its Kameyana plant since it began operating in 2004, but it's dangerously close to dialing things back a bit. As with practically every other flat-panel manufacturer out there, Sharp is feeling the pinch of the worldwide economic crisis, and as demand weakens for LCD TVs / LCD monitors, it's looking like now is an opportune time to slow things down. Purportedly, the company is considering scaling back production by as much as 10% from mid-December, though it is still expecting to reach sales of 11 million LCD TVs in the year ending March 2009.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 20th 2008 3:11PM]

And still no thoughts on killing their banding issues. Typical. I would expect that would be a priority as everything else about their sets is decent. Gaming on my 64U seems to be sweet so they have that down packed.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 20th 2008 4:45PM]

"...down pat" not packed. Unless I am completely confused by your intended meaning.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 25th 2008 8:44AM]

Believe it is 'down pat'....whatever.
Any one know why Sharp/Costco are pairing up 2 set bundles (2x46" and another with 1x32" with 1x52") Aquos LCD's?

Is there something deficient about the units or is it a reaction to the economic stress of these days.. OR is something much much better coming down the tube & these need to be moved first??

Informed responses appreciated.