Whatever happens in Japan is usually replicated across the world a few years later, so while LG, Mitsubishi and co are busy readying OLED TVs, Sony’s pulling out of OLED production in Japan.
https://gizmodo.com/lg-15-inch-el9500-oled-tv-arrives-in-u-s-later-this-ye-5471403
They’ll still continue selling OLED TVs internationally, but won’t pursue the Japanese market anymore, due to slow sales. Their XEL-1 was the first to hit the market, just two years ago, and sells for 200,000 Yen ($2,222) in Japan—all 11-inches of it. No wonder they didn’t catch on.
If you were considering a super-slim, super-expensive set this year, then LG’s expected to release a 15-inch model in the States this year—though with the death knell being sounded proceed at your own caution. [Reuters]
