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Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: SIG220 on January 07, 2008, 04:45:02 PM
From the big Consumer Electronics show taking place in Las Vegas:


(http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/01/07/sn150352.jpg)


The biggest model Plasma TV that Panasonic currently makes is only 65 inches in size.   Would you want something this big in your living room??

Here is a news story about this new Plasma TV:

http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN0740737820080107


SIG 220
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: swoopy on January 07, 2008, 04:50:57 PM
Great!! an even bigger target for the kids to throw toys at :)


(http://www.cap-gunviolence.org/images/toy_guns/toy_guns_250x251.jpg)

Id struggle to get that through the door!!!
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: mg1942 on January 07, 2008, 05:23:13 PM
Do not forget SONY's OLED!

... and look how flexible they are!

(http://www.mydigitallife.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/flexible-organic-display.jpg)
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: Masherbrum on January 07, 2008, 08:18:27 PM
Sony TV's suck.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: Fishu on January 07, 2008, 08:21:50 PM
Cool, you can now replace the heater in your house with an entertainment system!
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on January 07, 2008, 08:32:26 PM
Plasma is a compromised technology I can't see anyone wanting a tv like that. It's probably aimed towards advertising or info use.

The OLED's are still very small in size and the developers are struggling with technical difficulties, including high manufacturing costs.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: Dago on January 07, 2008, 09:23:35 PM
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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
Plasma is a compromised technology I can't see anyone wanting a tv like that. It's probably aimed towards advertising or info use.

The OLED's are still very small in size and the developers are struggling with technical difficulties, including high manufacturing costs.


Wow, aren't we Mr Cheerful today?

I'd take it and I'd enjoy it.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: FiLtH on January 07, 2008, 10:01:29 PM
I got a 50" last week. Just got the HD stuff for it today. Im lovin it. Sure beats the 19" we were using :)
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: Holden McGroin on January 07, 2008, 10:37:36 PM
Anybody have experience with using a video projector?

Seems like you could fill up a wall with an image, or have a retractable screen and the projector on a piece of furniture that could hide all the video stuff when you aren't watching.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: rpm on January 07, 2008, 11:00:21 PM
I wonder how long before they are able to make it project the image from the screen in 3D like George Jetson's big screen?
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: B@tfinkV on January 08, 2008, 12:09:38 AM
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
Anybody have experience with using a video projector?

Seems like you could fill up a wall with an image, or have a retractable screen and the projector on a piece of furniture that could hide all the video stuff when you aren't watching.


yup a good friend of mine has a projector linked up to his PC, SKY tv and a games console. he has about 12ft between projector and a blank white wall, the image is at least 100in wide and incredible quality. Amazing for gaming and good for tv, he can also pack the projector up in 3 minutes and move house.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on January 08, 2008, 12:12:21 AM
I have a Panasonic PT-AE700 projector that can display a 1280x720 image 100-120" in diameter easily. The downside with projectors is that you need a darkened room so they're not the most convenient in daily use. Data use is ok even in daylight but games/movies you need a dark room. The Optoma DLP projectors include an option for shutter glasses so you get full 3D image projection. http://www.edimensional.com one example.

The new JVC D-Ila projectors are awesome. My friend has one and the image quality is a leap forward with full hd resolution naturally. 30 000:1 real contrast. Downside is price, 8-9000usd.

The large plasma in question may seem attractive but it consumes a huge amount of electricity, is prone to typical plasma screen problems and generates a lot of heat. Something that you wouldn't want especially during summertime.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: rpm on January 08, 2008, 12:23:39 AM
I've considered a projector, but I'm still not convinced on the quality. It all boils down to your screen and I live in the middle of a hay field. Lots of dust. I have a 65" RCA rear projection now and it works great, but it takes up a large amount of space. Luckily, my living room is 36' deep.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: Mr No Name on January 08, 2008, 12:46:05 AM
I want to make it clear that I will gladly test this TV for Panasonic in my home, absolutely free of charge.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: Rolex on January 08, 2008, 01:14:26 AM
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Originally posted by rpm
I wonder how long before they are able to make it project the image from the screen in 3D like George Jetson's big screen?


Announced in Japan a few days ago:

"A TV capable of showing 3-D images that can be seen without special glasses sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but it could be in your home by 2025.

The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to develop in cooperation with private companies a TV that can display clear and realistic 3-D images and start broadcasts to households in less than 20 years, according to ministry sources.

The ministry hopes to develop the technology--in which lasers create a full-color, high-definition 3-D image visible without special glasses or other devices--and put it into practical use for companies by 2020."
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on January 08, 2008, 07:16:57 AM
What full colors? Star Wars had the cheap black/green and white version.
Title: Panasonic Unveils 150 inch Plasma TV !!
Post by: 68Raptor on January 08, 2008, 08:00:55 AM
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Originally posted by Mr No Name
I want to make it clear that I will gladly test this TV for Panasonic in my home, absolutely free of charge.


Sign me up for this also. The test will include delivery and install right? :rofl