LCD's going up some more (again)...

[cm123]

Samsung price guide and models being discontinued etc... below:

RE: PRICE INCREASE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2003

Dear Samsung Power Partner:

As you may be aware, the display industry has been continuously experiencing tremendous price increases in recent months on panels used for 15? - 19? displays. These price changes are the result of several factors, including:

Slower than anticipated ramp-up of fifth generation production facilities in Taiwan and parts of China. Without this advanced production capabilities, manufacturers have not been able to produce quantities forecasted several months ago.
Large increase in demand for LCD TV products from several manufacturers. LCD TV is one of the fastest growing segments in the consumer electronics space, and manufacturers are scrambling to produce enough panels for the busy holiday season.
Increases in demand for notebook displays, especially in the 15? - 17? categories that have continuously absorb the LCD panel production in the market/
Samsung?s Digital Information Technology Division has attempted to absorb these price changes with as little impact to you as possible. However, it has become impossible for us to absorb any further price increases, so we are forced once again to raise our prices effective December 1, 2003. The price increase will affect various models of 15", 17" and 19" TFT-LCD monitors:

Model: Increase -- Old-MSRP -- NEW

SyncMaster 150n ? Black ------- $30-- $409 $449
SyncMaster 153b ? Silver ------- $20-- $439 $469
SyncMaster 153t - Black ------- $20-- $499 $529
SyncMaster 1501mp ? Silver ------- $10-- $559 $569
SyncMaster 173s ? Black ------- $20-- $509 $529
SyncMaster 170n ? Black ------- $24-- $529 $559
SyncMaster 170n ? Ivory ------- $24-- $529 $559
SyncMaster 171n ? Black ------- $10-- $569 $579
SyncMaster 173b ? Silver ------- $20-- $569 $599
SyncMaster 173t ? Black ------- $20-- $639 $669
SyncMaster 172w ? Silver ------- $20 -- $659 $679
SyncMaster 172x ? Silver ------- $20-- $679 $709
SyncMaster 173p ? Silver ------- $20-- $749 $779
SyncMaster 193v ? Silver ------- $20-- $779 $809
SyncMaster 193s ? Black ------- $20-- $779 $809
SyncMaster 191n ? Silver ------- $20-- $899 $929
SyncMaster 191t+ ? Silver ------- $20-- $929 $959
SyncMaster 191t+ ? Black ------- $20-- $929 $959
SyncMaster 192t ? Silver ------- $10-- $999 $1009



At the same time, we are also discontinuing the following models effective December 1, 2003:

Discontinued Model Name
SyncMaster 150n ? Ivory
SyncMaster 151n ? Black
SyncMaster 151n ? Silver
SyncMaster 171n ? Silver
SyncMaster 172t ? Black
SyncMaster 172t ? Silver
SyncMaster 170mp ? Silver
SyncMaster 191t ? Black
SyncMaster 191t ? Silver
SyncMaster 763mb ? Ivory
SyncMaster 765mb ? Black
SyncMaster 765mb ? Ivory
SyncMaster 757mb ? Ivory
SyncMaster 700nf ? Ivory
SyncMaster 955df ? Black
SyncMaster 955mb ? Ivory
SyncMaster 900nf ? Ivory
SyncMaster 1100p+


Suggested Replacement Model

SyncMaster 150n ? Black
SyncMaster 150n ? Black
SyncMaster 150n ? Black
SyncMaster 170n ? Black
SyncMaster 173t ? Black
SyncMaster 173t ? Black
SyncMaster 1701mp ? Silver
SyncMaster 191t+ - Black
SyncMaster 191t+ - Silver
SyncMaster 753df ? Ivory
SyncMaster 763mb ? t/t
SyncMaster 753df ? Ivory
SyncMaster 753df ? Ivory
SyncMaster 753df ? Ivory
SyncMaster 955df ? T/T
SyncMaster 955df ? Ivory
SyncMaster 957mb ? Ivory
SyncMaster 1100df - Ivory

** Estimated Channel Increase may not necessary the same amount of increase that you will receive from distributors. For more accurate pricing, please contact your distributors about these price increases.

 

[jiffylube1024]

That's a shame. LCD's are still WAY too expensive for me. I'm waiting for 17/18" LCD's to come a lot closer to a 19" CRT's price. I've waited two years already and I'll continue to wait...

 

[ponyo]

Long live CRT!

 

[Tab]

Where are OLEDS!

 

[Mem]

Where are OLEDS!

ETA is supposed to be around 2006,so you`ve a little wait .

 

[VIAN]

Long live CRT!

 

[Pete]

Demand outstripping supply. Given that Sony has said it intends to cease manufacturing CRTs, the picture may change in a year or two.

 

[Blastman]

Originally posted by: Tabb
Where are OLEDS!

THat's the ticket. That's what I'm holding out for too. My new 17" CRT should be OK for a couple of years.

 

[VIAN]

Mitsubishi, still keepin it real.

No LCD. Wait for OLED.