Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Panasonic, 85-inch, Plasma, HDTV, $30,000 | Themes: Display Panels and Monitors, Home Theater
You could buy a car for this much -- but cars don't support HDMI like this can.
We have a special type of love for the 103-inch Panasonic plasma 1080p HDTV. The godlike display became all the more affordable earlier this year when it dropped from $70,000 to just $50,000, but we realize that the price tag, even after the hefty $20,000 lightening, could be a bit much for most consumers.
Thankfully, Panasonic has come through with a much lower cost option with an 85-inch model – perfect for those with smaller rooms and tighter budgets. The TH-85PF12U, which Panasonic says is the industry's first 85-inch 1080p plasma runs for $30,000. To get an idea of how big this is, imagine four 42-inch widescreen TVs stitched together.
Despite its impressive viewing area, the set has a main body depth of 3.9 inches and an overall weight of approximately 260 pounds. Check out more at CNet.
Let us know if you plan on picking one of these up and when you're going to have your viewing parties!
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Now, for the cherry on top, hook up your tricked out gaming rig to that bad-boy (not to mention your Xbox 360, PS3, etc). Oh baby... that would be so sweet!
Wow that's it huh.. lets see a car or a tv.. I'll take the car thanks.
Diminishing returns... just settle for a 70" Plasma for a sixth of the price.
92" projection screen + HD projector = $3,000. less than 1 centimeter thick and weighes under 100 lbs.... at 1/10 the cost... WTF are people doing?
Now I just have to decide if I need one or two for my guest bedroom.
hopefully the max resolution isn't limited to 1080... or else things will look quite bad at size... you'd have to be very far away from the screen to not see the blocks...
Santa Claus...?
If I really wanted a HUGE TV I would just buy a native 1080p DLP projector. I saw one the other day for $1,200. Then just project it onto a blackout cloth with screen goo painted on it and a black felt edge and you've got a sweet TV that is as big as you want it. Then, if it were me I would use the leftover to buy a computer and a black Nissan 350Z. I'd have a shop install a Vader III widebody kit and a small rear spoiler.
Now that is better use of your money!
"Now, for the cherry on top, hook up your tricked out gaming rig to that bad-boy (not to mention your Xbox 360, PS3, etc). Oh baby... that would be so sweet!"
but that still 1920x1080, u need to sit far back or else u will see pixel
@1080 res it has the same amount of pixels as my 50" no?
So, that would be like taking a hi-res photo and zooming in using photoshop no?
mmm hi-def with digital zoom... mmm
Let's see... should I buy a giant hdtv for my 1bed/1bath apartment or should I use that $30k for a downpayment for a 3bed/2bath house... hm...
I assume the screen is 16:9? If I did my math right, the screen would be 74x41.7
The pixels would be about 1/25 of an inch (both ways) each. It wouldn't look *that* pixelated (playing 1080p, anyway).
A lot of ignorant comments here about resolution and 'zooming'. Larger sized tvs are made for larger view distances. Please don't put down the tv because it's 'just' 1080p, because that is ignorant. It'll be a long time before we have WQXGA (2560x1440) tvs, let alone content at that resolution. Or 4K tvs and content (4096×2304), for that matter.
Just make sure you don't have UPS deliver it....
Great so some dumb mama can strap one on the ceiling of their fat worthless kids bunk bed so he doesn't even have to get up to watch movies or play video games (or live a life).
@1080 res it has the same amount of pixels as my 50" no?So, that would be like taking a hi-res photo and zooming in using photoshop no?mmm hi-def with digital zoom... mmm
Uh, what?
Except quad HD coming out with 2160p isn't that far away, and then your 85" TV won't look so impressive anymore except for sheer size, much like old SD DLP screens now. Not to mention the Plasma screen will destroy your power bill and need to be recharged periodically as it loses brightness.
I'd rather wait for a better resolution, lower power usage, and more reliable brightness while saving some cash to boot. This is only valid for bragging rights, any only for a little while. $30k to brag? No thanks.
Actualy that would be 4 42-inch TVs sticked together. Two wide and two high but anyway....
OMG
Oh My F)*(& GOD
I want that TV!!!!
That's exactly what the article said: "imagine four 42-inch widescreen TVs stitched together"
A lot of ignorant comments here about resolution and 'zooming'. Larger sized tvs are made for larger view distances. Please don't put down the tv because it's 'just' 1080p, because that is ignorant. It'll be a long time before we have WQXGA (2560x1440) tvs, let alone content at that resolution. Or 4K tvs and content (4096×2304), for that matter.
That is true, but it also means that "HD" content starts to look a bit ropey up close. This would be okay for conference centres, but for my lounge I'd wait for higher definitions came out and the prices to drop.
92" projection screen + HD projector = $3,000. less than 1 centimeter thick and weighes under 100 lbs.... at 1/10 the cost... WTF are people doing?
+1. Exactly what I was thinking.
I've had a 100 inch 720p projection setup for over 2 years now. All for $800. It's definitely lower quality than this TV, but now I can afford my car as well. This TV is ridiculous.
hopefully the max resolution isn't limited to 1080... or else things will look quite bad at size... you'd have to be very far away from the screen to not see the blocks...
Not true. I have a 720p projector and an 84" screen, and I can't see pixelation at more than 4 feet (which is an uncomfortable viewing distance).
1080p should be awesome.
Why when people see a high priced electronic they go crazy? if you can't afford this TV, then don't buy it, but don't criticize it either, saying that it won't look good. Is 200k for a Ferrari ridiculous? Not for the person that can afford it! Same as for this TV. And as for the Projector instead of the TV not bad. But The quality will drop some especially in the contrast area. Just like you can't say, "Why buy a Ferrari(85in TV) when I can get a Lancer Evo(Projector) with some extras have a faster(bigger) car(screen), sure is faster(bigger)" but is not the same all around. But hey I'm just saying. I can't afford it either, it just bothers me when people criticize something because it don't in their budget.
Yes this is a wow! But just wait there is a 150" plasma on the way. To deliver a picture this big and tyhis bright in a lit room your projector could easily run $30K. Besides Panasonic has a 150" plasma coming up soon. Lets see car or 150" plasma. I've got a Maserati to this is not a tough choice
Panasonic plasma tv are great. I hope the prices comes down to $2000 LOL!
I recently purchased an Epson Home Cinema 6500UB projector and a 106" screen to go along with it. Absolutely awesome picture. The projector and screen both cost me about $3K after rebates, and the whole setup weighs less than 40 pounds. And I would want an 85" plasma that weighs 260 pounds for 10 times as much money... why?
i'd rather get a new car for that much money
10 years ago a 50" plasma cost $50,000.00 and you couldn't tilt it or it would go bad. now an 85" that you have to build the room around it.
who thinks this stuff up?
also to enyceckk101 you'll burn in the screen with video games. thats why flat panel computer monitors are lcd
92" projection screen + HD projector = $3,000. less than 1 centimeter thick and weighes under 100 lbs.... at 1/10 the cost... WTF are people doing?
yeah i agree HD projectors are much cheaper and bigger screen space but some people are just too shy to try new things.