HDTV Prices Going Up?

CNN Money runs a piece this morning in which certain analysts and industry insiders speculate that HDTV prices may actually rise by the end of this year, thanks to higher production costs in China, the still-weak U.S. dollar and high fuel costs. Not everyone agrees that flat-panel TV prices have hit bottom; indeed, history shows that with constant innovation in technology, older technology becomes obsolete and prices continue to fall. Regardless, there may be a short-term increase due to the factors cited above.