Panasonic Ships MASSIVE 11x6 Foot 3D TV
We're all still getting used to the idea of 3D TV. Avatar and Up may have convinced us the technology is just dandy when it comes to cinemas but not too many people are rushing out to buy 3D televisions.
Whether you think the technology isn't quite what it could be, or you're hung up on the fact that it could all just be a huge fad or you can't bear the cost of replacing your current TV sets, we all have different reasons for thinking that movie-going experience just won't transfer to our sitting room.
However, if money is no object, we have a little something that may convince you to jump on the 3D home theater bandwagon. Panasonic is now shipping a 152-inch 3D TV, which is probably the closest you can get to taking your local cinema home with you.
Measuring 11x6 feet, CNet reports that the TH-152UX1's 4096x2160 resolution can deliver four times the clarity of a regular full-HD panel and a 5 million:1 native contrast.
No word on price, which is probably a good thing. Though chances are if you ponied up for the 103-inch Panasonic was selling a while back, you could ask your own Panasonic rep. They be calling you as soon as this monster becomes available. Is it wrong that my first question would be, "So is there anyway I can have one of these without the 3D?"
*Little lady in sailor-like outfit not included.
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I tried to order one but found none of the walls in my apartment has 11' width!!!! lol
Would be nice to come with a mounting kit.
Then again how heavy is this and the price will probably be around the house downpayment.
*house in California and not texas, for example
**Jane, that is not a sailor suit
Get a mortgage on a house or a TV? Hmmmm, that is a hard one.
Yes, very wrong
You are going to need to hire a contractor to tell you if your foundation can support that...not to mention how the hell do you get it in the house? If its 11' long, theres a good chance your going to run into some issues...
Might need to build the house around it
You are going to need to hire a contractor to tell you if your foundation can support that...not to mention how the hell do you get it in the house? If its 11' long, theres a good chance your going to run into some issues...
Good point, looks like this thing would either require you to take down a wall, or even build a house around the thing lol
I'm sure that at the cost the TV is going to sell for, the houses involved will be large enough to have an 11' wall and get it there.
Also, it won't really be that heavy. My 55" LED is about 44 lbs. My 60" plasma is 200 lbs and both are wall mounted. Based on a straight weight to area ratio an 11' x 6' TV should weight 265 lbs. Easily wall mounted.
While I don't plan on a 3D TV anytime soon, the shear size of this tv makes it attractive.
You'd likely also need a dedicated breaker panel just for this TV. *fizzzz**pop**smoke*
You put it in your garage, then build your man cave around it!
doubles as a good space heater too
I'm sure that at the cost the TV is going to sell for, the houses involved will be large enough to have an 11' wall and get it there.Also, it won't really be that heavy. My 55" LED is about 44 lbs. My 60" plasma is 200 lbs and both are wall mounted. Based on a straight weight to area ratio an 11' x 6' TV should weight 265 lbs. Easily wall mounted.While I don't plan on a 3D TV anytime soon, the shear size of this tv makes it attractive.
This TV is essentially 12' from corner to corner, your 5' corner to corner plasma weighs 200 pounds, so this TV should be in the ballpark of 500 pounds...
good I'm just finishing my family room remodel and our plan literally has written on it , big-ass TV. This fits the bill nicely. Glad I didn't buy that measly little 60" I saw on sale the other day.
So I have the space now all I need is the GDP of a third world nation to buy it.
hmmm.... wonder if my crossfire 4850's could game on it.
good I'm just finishing my family room remodel and our plan literally has written on it , big-ass TV. This fits the bill nicely. Glad I didn't buy that measly little 60" I saw on sale the other day. So I have the space now all I need is the GDP of a third world nation to buy it.hmmm.... wonder if my crossfire 4850's could game on it.
Haha, we just moved and our plan the whole time we were wrapping up things at the old place was, 'big-ass TV.' It was my mantra when things got really busy and stressful!!
152inch~ LOL that's gigantic
probably is not a good idea for you to play WII on this beast ~
You know what would be nice? If we knew what kind of display it was.
I actually saw the 103 inch TV at a store in Kobe. It was huge! Judging from that, though, the 152 would still be no problem to get in a house. Well, in fact the article states 6 feet tall. Most door ways are over that. Now, navigating a narrow hallway or staircase may be a different story.
And in six months time when the black level is shot you'll have a $50,000 lamp.
If you live in California, prepare to pay a huge amount of Recycling Fee.
how to they get 153 it is 150.3 which
sqrt((11)^2+(6)^2)= 12.5299641 feet
12.5299641 = 150.34.... inches
I am all for big screens for home movie theaters,the 3D for me is not needed. Wall size is one factor but so is sitting distance from the tv screen. A built for purpose home theater would be sweet. Wish i could afford both. As far as mounting it to the wall a in-wall with post style studs and a header at the top & bottom will hold the mounting points weight no problem.
This TV is essentially 12' from corner to corner, your 5' corner to corner plasma weighs 200 pounds, so this TV should be in the ballpark of 500 pounds...
Panasonic's specs put this plasma display at 589.99 kg (1300.7 pounds).
Maximum power consumption of 4500 Watts.
I wonder how Crysis would look on this! Just kidding.
No really, that's one big TV, and in 3D. Can we say "Giggity!"?
4500 watts??!?
Jesus, i would hate to see the power bill for one of these.
Estimated to cost around 50 million yen, roughly $500,000 US. Better start saving your spare change...
A small issue: it's 3D capabilities is next to useless now.
While this is huge, and I'm sure the price tag is just as huge. It wouldn't really be to hard to get into a house. Now if you live in apartment that's a different story.
Then again I'm sure if you can actually afford one of these, you probably got a big ass apartment to..
I'm amazed at how many comments I saw about how you'd have to build the house around it, or you'd have trouble finding a wall big enough. I guess this is true if you live in an apartment, but most average sized homes, shouldn't be a problem. I have a room big enough for this set. It's about 20 feet wide and goes back 48 feet covering a family room and kitchen. I could sit back about 25 feet from it. I'm certainly not poor, but rich? Not even close. But I'd imagine lots of people have room for this. Even a 14 x 23 room might be big enough. However, it would be pretty overwhelming picture size. Kind of like being at an imax. But it's resolution allows you to get closer too. Hmm.. I think the real problem is it's price. I read it would cost about $500,000. Now that's absurd.
I think the worst scenario would be to actually order one of these. Get it in your house. Mount it and hook it all up. Switch it on and ........... OMG 5 dead pixels
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At 4500 Watts and 110 volts, it would draw 40.9 amps. A 110v circuit cant supply that. You would have to have 220 volts installed to run it on.
This is ridiculous. Anyone who really wants the theater experience in their house will just use a projector. Two grand can get you an amazing projector that can throw a 100+ inch screen with brightness to boot.