Sony & Samsung begin LCD production at a second 8G facility
By Richard Lawler 
posted Jun 2nd 2009 10:58AM
posted Jun 2nd 2009 10:58AM
The S-LCD joint venture between Sony and Samsung now has a second 8th-generation production line to its credit, as the companies announced the $1.5 billion dollar expansion is now in operation and will be capable of producing up to 70,000 glass sheets per month for 32, 46- and 52-inch HDTV screens by the end of the year. We've seen prices at that size fall sharply since the first line was introduced two years ago, and we can't help but think this bodes well for Black Friday bargain hunters in 2009 and beyond.[Via AV Watch]
You really should add "per month" to that 70,000 panel number.
Doh, fixed
What about 40"?
Just wondering, why has Sony always produced 40" LCDs and not 42"?
umm, i'd actually like to see Sony finally offer larger flat panels. since they shut their projection television factories... they have no good sets in the 60" size or even 65" their 70" lcd is astronomically overpriced with a list price of $20,000 usd.
so yeah i'd like to see what Samsung and Sony can come up with that could compete in the 65" territory with Sharp.
Are they ONLY pumping out highly reflective, glossy screens?
I find glossy screens totally kill one of the major advantages of LCDs... no reflections.
I wouldn't mind if I had a separate room for viewing... one that completely lacked any windows. I live in a wonderful apartment that has windows all over the pace, it's great. BUT a glossy screen just doesn't even vaguely cut it.
if glossy doesnt vaguely cut it, then why do ALL of the best performing lcds have glossy screens? even the entry level sonys and samsungs have a semi glossy finish. show me a matte lcd that can beat a samsung spva panel and i'll eat my words...
Agreed.
Glossy screens are a surprisingly stupid design choice.
They look good in the showroom of course, but are UTTERLY impractical.
Yep, it's about time somebody goes after the bigger screen market in a serious way. 55" is just too small for me. Now a 60"-65" 240hz with LED back lighting for around $3500 sounds sweet.
Why would you go for an LCD at those massive sizes?
Surely, that's projector territory. Wouldn't it be cheaper, too?