Panasonic and Hitachi finalize paperwork in LCD alliance

We figured it was coming, we knew it was coming, and sure enough, it has arrived. All build-up aside, the LCD deal -- not to be confused with the already implemented plasma arrangement -- between Matsushita (Panasonic) and Hitachi has finally been finalized, and under the terms of the agreement, Matsushita will acquire a 24.9-percent stake in Hitachi Displays, Ltd. by March 31st, pending regulatory approval. It should be noted, however, that Hitachi and Canon (who is technically still a part of this wheelin' and dealin' triangle) are still working to hammer out a formal contract, but you can get all up in the fine print by tapping the read link below.

[1stComment @ Feb 15th 2008 5:24PM]

first comment

[phanbouy @ Feb 15th 2008 6:03PM]

i just traveled back in time to nuke you so it's no longer first in T-minus 5...

[almostjesus @ Feb 16th 2008 9:04AM]

Second reply to first comment.

[Allen @ Feb 15th 2008 5:33PM]

whats the rush to be first anyway? Crickey.

Anyway, Panasonic and Hitachi need to drop everything, just make the Plasma's they have now, and focus on OLED. The first OLED screens at affordable prosumer prices in the 52" category will slaughter the competition.

[Onetruebill @ Feb 15th 2008 6:51PM]

The best part about this is now you can have 2 rows of little stickers with annoying little logo's on your tv instead of only one.

contest - create a name for the new
Panasonic / Hitachi venture

PANACHI???
HITSONIC???
OVERPRICED???

[Maff @ Feb 16th 2008 11:54AM]

1. stickers? that remains to be seen

2. Overpriced? hopefully this joint-venture will make the sets cheaper and more reliable?

[Onetruebill @ Feb 16th 2008 12:20PM]

@maff
Welcome to a world where corporate logo's aren't all over consumer goods...
A place where 2 large companies combine forces for good, truth, low prices and the American way.
Maff, Do you live in MARLBORO country???

PS - I don't think you are winning the contest...

[Anita Peterson @ Feb 25th 2008 8:28PM]

The funniest part is the resulting combination of slogans... "Ideas for Life Inspire the next"..??? ...actually it's a bit sinister.