As demand slows, RPTV prices are falling. 50″ RPTVs are now available for under $2000US, and 60″ models are now available for less than $3000US. In the fourth quarter of 2004 Sony had the largest RPTV marketshare at 32.6%, followed by Samsung.

Link: DigiTimes - Demand slows for RPTVs, dragging down prices

RPTV’s prices aren’t the only ones falling. Plasma and LCD prices are coming down too.

Manufacturers of large sets over 40 inches using either liquid crystal (LCD) and plasma (PDP) technology are spending aggressively on technology to make cheaper sets and draw consumers away from boxy, smaller cathode-ray TVs.

Consumer tech giants such as Sony and LG Electronics are sacrificing profit for market share, analysts say.

A 42″ HDTV Plasma typically sells for around $4000, while a similar LCD display will sell for $5000.

Link: Reuters - Bigger, thinner, cheaper; TV price war heats up