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General => Tech Chat => Topic started by: Mr. Analog on February 05, 2016, 03:44:42 PM

Title: Foxconn buying Sharp
Post by: Mr. Analog on February 05, 2016, 03:44:42 PM
...and another decent brand bites the dust

http://www.wsj.com/articles/foxconn-sharp-to-sign-takeover-deal-by-end-of-february-1454661363

It's a shame, their products have generally been good
Title: Re: Foxconn buying Sharp
Post by: Tom on February 05, 2016, 04:08:25 PM
It's sad. They tried to stay alive, but they were just about bankrupt. The last couple downturns and the extra competition and race to the bottom in the display market has nearly killed most display companies.
Title: Re: Foxconn buying Sharp
Post by: Mr. Analog on February 05, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: Tom on February 05, 2016, 04:08:25 PM
It's sad. They tried to stay alive, but they were just about bankrupt. The last couple downturns and the extra competition and race to the bottom in the display market has nearly killed most display companies.

That's for sure