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    Panasonic taking orders on world-record 103in plasma TV

    Panasonic USA is now taking orders for the world's largest plasma TV set - a 103in model - though delivery won't be until some time next year.

    Just in case you hadn't realised, 103in is big. The set is "bigger than a double-sized mattress", according to Reuters, and "almost as heavy as an upright piano"! Dimensions are 2.4 x 1.4 metres and weight 215 kg.
    There's more in this HEXUS.headline. And, of course, you're welcome to discuss YOUR impending order right here!

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    Who on Earth needs something this large? Mr Magoo? I can see it being useful in the commercial field (for rock concerts, etc), but I don't see it being a practical addition to the home...

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    I'm more than happy to try

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    ...mounting it? heh. Would be interesting to see what kind of wall can handle its weight. Tbh you might be better spending the moolah on a top 'end digital projector (with HDMI, DVI, Component inputs etc) and a remote controlled whitescreen thinggy...

    I might do this some day, as I feel that my 42" plasma, does feel a bit 'small' from the seating distance in my HT.

    Oh yea, when I was looking for mounting solutions at the local DIY, they offered me something called Anchor Bolts. They had some massive ones that needed a 13mm+ drill bit and they could take an estimated 40-50KG each according to the guy...I'd be more worried about the wall; right, so more bolts are better, right? that also means more holes in the wall thereby compromising its integrity :S

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    Quote Originally Posted by moby_matt
    Who on Earth needs something this large? Mr Magoo? I can see it being useful in the commercial field (for rock concerts, etc), but I don't see it being a practical addition to the home...

    Matt.
    The point about kit like this - and Ferraris and personal jets - is that if the price is within your budget, and you want what it can provide, then your take on it is very different to how it would be if you couldn't afford it.

    Me, I'll be getting two, of course.

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    Quote Originally Posted by moby_matt
    Who on Earth needs something this large?
    Matt.
    I do!!! id love somethin the size of a double matress hangin on my wall
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    All you need is to buy a 'GravityWarper 2000' from Acme, and you can have your matress on the wall...heh.

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    Panasonic now have a price for this

    http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/19/p...s-model-price/

    ¥6,000,000 or £27,909.78 according to xe.com/ucc

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    Ah, so maybe I'll go for three instead - one for living-room and bedroom, as before, and another for dining room to stop the family eating dinner on their laps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Crabtree
    Ah, so maybe I'll go for three instead - one for living-room and bedroom, as before, and another for dining room to stop the family eating dinner on their laps.
    Why not use it as the dining table?

    I think this screen size is rather useless at present, aside from those rich celebrities who have tacky fake-cinemas in their mansions. You know the kind I mean, with the popcorn machines and dummy ticket stand operator.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Crabtree
    Ah, so maybe I'll go for three instead - one for living-room and bedroom, as before, and another for dining room to stop the family eating dinner on their laps.
    lol I hope you are joking, made me laugh anyway
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xaneden
    Why not use it as the dining table?

    I think this screen size is rather useless at present, aside from those rich celebrities who have tacky fake-cinemas in their mansions. You know the kind I mean, with the popcorn machines and dummy ticket stand operator.
    it is expensive, but its probably aimed more at professional installations - a plasma will kill a projector for contrast ratio, and as such a screen of this size would look very good in a car showroom, office reception, or any other commercial property - the only other option afaik is led screens, but up close they look pants
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xaneden
    Why not use it as the dining table?
    Just what i was thinking

    I guess this is competing with commercial video walls as well. I don't know how much they go for but i know they are expensive, custom built and hence have a long lead time. This could definitely be an option for some coprorate customers.

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