. . . "Once again, google is your friend!Well most of their research are based on Product design and Marketing.I have opened a lot of SONY, SAMSUNG and TOSHIBA LCDs and 80% of the components are from other companies. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/dec/26/sony-smasung-tv-joint-ventureTelevision manufacturers are outsourcing LCD screens production as competition and weak demand squeeze profits P" . .