Consumer electronics manufacturer Sony has announced that they have ceased production of rear projection televisions.

 

Sony will no longer produce their LCoS SXRD and 3 LCD rear projection series and supplies are limited to current inventories. Sony's announcement comes on the heels of similar statements issued by Philips, Hitachi and Toshiba. Sales of rear projection televisions were halved last year compared to the preceding year, and analysts forecast a similar outcome for the coming year.   

 

It's unanimous, rear projection is dead. Look for similar announcements from Samsung, Panasonic, JVC and Mitsubishi in the coming year.