Vidikron's PlasmaView line of plasma TVs certainly isn't lacking in sizable sets, with 42, 50, and 60 inch variations to choose from, but the company seems to have deemed it necessary to raise the stakes even further, introducing the 65-inch VP-6500VHD. In addition to being the biggest, the set is also Vidikron's first 1080p plasma display, as well as apparently the first plasma display from any company to get the
THX stamp of approval. As you might expect, those particular bragging rights will come at a hefty price, with the VP-6500VHD demanding an even $20,000. Although for that price, you will at least get you choice of standard black or brushed anodized aluminum frames, as well as the option of a model specially designed for
high-altitude viewing.
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Chris @ Feb 16th 2007 6:59AM
"32MB is more than enough space for anyone"
Nobuyuki Idei @ Feb 16th 2007 12:26PM
Yes, if it was a reproductive organ. But it's not, it's a TV, which, by definition, can never be too big.
Uncle Fester @ Feb 16th 2007 4:59AM
I can organise a team of sherpas to assist for high altitude viewing.
http://www.av1.co.nz
ph @ Feb 16th 2007 5:38AM
They would sell more if they said 19,999.99 ;)
That said, there are excellent plasmas for far less. Panasonic makes great 65 inch 1080p plasmas for a lot less than ten thousand. With a three thousand dollar 1080p plasma coming later this year, 20000 is a lot to shell out.
JnZooger @ Feb 16th 2007 8:53AM
@Ph: It will actually be $19,995.00 based on the company's other products.
I have "built" two computers on paper. One with the absolutely best, brand new parts, and one that is SLI/THX certified as much as possible. The one that had all the certifcations was not quite as powerful (half the ram, 1/3 the wattage), but it was nearly twice as expensive. This was mainly cause the monitor (THX Projector and Screen) and the Ultra2 Sound system, where each speaker is over $1000. So, yes you can get some really, really good electronics cheaper, but if you want to go certified, prepare to pay the premium.
ph @ Feb 16th 2007 9:33AM
"65 inch is too big for most people..."
At 1080p, you can set 1:1 away from the screen. MOst people sit a lot farther than 65 inches from a screen.
That is why some people have 120 inch projectors.
Nishu @ Feb 17th 2007 12:49PM
The variation in TV's size viz. 42, 50, and 60 inch and now 65 inches is commendable.
http://www.gadgetsngizmos.org