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Originally Posted by speeder
Pioneer stopped making TVs, if not mistaken........
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Sharp bought the name (Elite), Panasonic bought the technology.
They say the latest VT50 series Panasonic rival the old Pioneer Kuro Elite black levels, and without many of the energy and longevity issues.
I've been looking into this, 65", 60", 55" and I think 50" sizes are available.
The 55VT50 (VT30's were last years model) can be had for as low as $1,800 from some vendors. You might catch an old VT30 on a showroom floor for about $1,000 if you are lucky.
In my opinion based on some research, Panasonic plasma VT50 is the way to go.
Questions about the line up answered here:
http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?7694-Panasonic-Plasma-TV-Product-Line-Up-Hierarchy