There wasn't even much hiding with the Pioneer/JVC projector...
Pioneer Elite PRO-FPJ1 projector specs, projector reviews and current street prices.
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But, this is not at all like Panasonic and their exit from the US market. Panasonic still has professional TVs which are sold into businesses all over the nation. I really like what they've put on on the pro-lineup. But, their consumer displays they just don't know how to market here. Such is life.
Pioneer's TV is also on the Best Buy website, and I imagine it may show up on the Pioneer website after it is officially released. But, this is a Amazon device, which indicates to me that it's a very entry level model.
Pioneer is simply not the brand I think it used to be and they are pretty clearly making a money grab on this one from what it looks like. I will wait for reviews, and I'm happy to be surprised by things, but common sense tells me not to expect much here.