Hands-off with Panasonic's 150-inch behemoth

The odd disappointment of seeing a 150-inch plasma display is that it hardly looks like a TV "set" in the traditional sense. It just looks like a wall of video. But after your eyes adjust to the sensory overload, it's truly a beautiful thing. The 4k resolution of the set was clearly stretching the source material, but everything still looked pretty sharp, blacks were black and motion was smooth. We chatted with a Panny rep who said this won't be out until 2009, but we slipped him a fiver and he promised to meet us out back with one of these after the show.

Gallery: Hands-off with Panasonic's 150-inch behemoth

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[gamedude420 @ Jan 7th 2008 2:54PM]

whats the height and width of this tv??

[Ladderless @ Jan 7th 2008 3:12PM]

Were you one of the people in school who complained that they'll never need the math, so why bother learning it?

Remember, x squared times y squared equals 150 squared

16y = 9x, so x=(16/9)y, substitute in for x in the above.

Solve for y, then plug back into the second equation and solve for x

You get 130.74" x 73.54"

There... You never have to ask again!

(Give a man a fish... You know the rest)

[LesbianHam @ Jan 7th 2008 3:33PM]

I *KNEW* it wasn't 8' tall!!

[Jonathan Bergeron @ Jan 7th 2008 3:34PM]

that was entirely too much math for a non-classroom setting.

[Don @ Jan 7th 2008 5:07PM]

Good math, Ladderless - but that only gives the dimensions of the screen itself, not the screen plus casing. Screw the dimensions - I want to know the weight!

[Neeko @ Jan 7th 2008 2:56PM]

I like the idea. But to the average meaning (98%) of consumers this is a complete waste. Homes aren't built for these sizes.

[Andrew @ Jan 7th 2008 3:06PM]

This is more of a proof of concept that will go into limited production for the business/hardcore enthusiast crowd.

[James Cameron @ Jan 7th 2008 3:11PM]

They are made for King and Queen and not for an average income joe like us.

[aurei @ Jan 7th 2008 3:15PM]

in the fervor of showing someone up with your mad math skills, you misquoted pythagorean's theroem.

[Sherman Lai @ Jan 7th 2008 3:23PM]

What do you mean homes are not built for this size? I'd love to have all 4 walls of my window less basement filled with these suckers.... and yes, it's not made for us right now, but as always prices will come down and blah blah...

suck it, I'm slipping the rep a $10 for it.

[Sherman Lai @ Jan 7th 2008 3:23PM]

What do you mean homes are not built for this size? I'd love to have all 4 walls of my window less basement filled with these suckers.... and yes, it's not made for us right now, but as always prices will come down and blah blah...

suck it, I'm slipping the rep a $10 for it.

[Ladderless @ Jan 7th 2008 3:52PM]

@ aurei-

No, I did that on purpose... It's fun to see people squirm when they try the math, themselves(!) No need disclosing ALL my secrets now, is there? ;-)

[Ellianth @ Jan 7th 2008 4:27PM]

I know some homeless consumers who are gonna really love the box that this thing comes in. Cardboard mansion!

[OneLove @ Jan 7th 2008 3:00PM]

This would be great for COD4.

[Mischa Lockton @ Jan 7th 2008 3:07PM]

Hate the blue neon- does that come with?

[Andrew @ Jan 7th 2008 3:07PM]

The only way I could think of this being nicer than say like a 60" would be if you have a huge room, like trying to view it from 20' away

[Andrew @ Jan 7th 2008 3:10PM]

From what you can see, it looks like it's highly viewable from even 10' away. The resolution is 4k, meaning you'll have to get pretty close to see pixels. Not to mention the fact that it doesn't have much angular loss.

[Andrew @ Jan 7th 2008 3:08PM]

After looking at the pictures and getting scale into perspective, man, this thing would be phenomenal in person. Coupled with a good surround setup, it would really knock you on your ass. I don't think you could go back to watching regular tv after an experience like that.

[Andrew @ Jan 7th 2008 3:09PM]

From what you can see, it looks like it's highly viewable from even 10' away. The resolution is 4k, meaning you'll have to get pretty close to see pixels. Not to mention the fact that it doesn't have much angular loss.

[JustinAndrew @ Jan 7th 2008 3:12PM]

A fiver?

I had no idea they made fifty thousand dollar bills!

[Tid @ Jan 7th 2008 3:30PM]

50000? Keep going son..

Not that i have a clue what it will cost.

[lancerdud @ Jan 7th 2008 3:26PM]

pr0n haven FTW!!!

a feast for the eyes indeed for the ultra horny pr0n addict brothers (and maybe sisters) of ours...

[Magnulus @ Jan 7th 2008 4:06PM]

If there's one thing I -don't- want in ultra-high definition, it's a close-up of two (or more) people's private parts in action, with all the liquids and pores and hairs... *shudders* Thanks, you just ruined porn for me.

[nathan @ Jan 7th 2008 5:29PM]

I think those people would've blown all the money on prositutes by now if they could've even remotely afforded it, don't you think?

[Jonathan Bergeron @ Jan 7th 2008 3:32PM]

it's a 12.5 foot screen, what do you expect? Do you get disappointed when you go to a theater and the screen doesn't look like a tv?

[Homeboy @ Jan 7th 2008 3:36PM]

Suddenly 42 inches is the new 28 inches. That screen is really the future. Sadly it only fits in very few house holds. Heck it even displays a larger image than most projectors on the market.

I wonder how LG and Samsung will counter this?

[Magnulus @ Jan 7th 2008 4:08PM]

A 42-inch would never fit in my flat. The 28-inch I have works fine when none of the seats are more than eight feet from the screen. ^_^

[Brent @ Jan 7th 2008 3:52PM]

I have a $200,000 house, and have both the place and desire for this TV. Obviously at the moment it would rival the cost of my house, but if the price were reasonable I don't see that this is for the rich only.

[justin @ Jan 7th 2008 4:19PM]

Can I borrow some gas money?

[Brent @ Jan 7th 2008 4:35PM]

Certainly, drive over and I'll give ya a fitty spot.

[vincentnyc @ Jan 7th 2008 4:20PM]

good luck on ur electricity bill if u get this tv.

[Don @ Jan 7th 2008 5:11PM]

Don't worry - it's powered by Magnets and Watch-quality Bearings!

[vincentnyc @ Jan 7th 2008 5:24PM]

or as doc from back to the future would say...it probably would need 1.21 jigawatts.

[Brent @ Jan 7th 2008 4:34PM]

LOL at imanasshole.com. Just had to click the link, did you realize you were linking to bondage supplies???

[mallthus @ Jan 7th 2008 5:55PM]

Now to get some 4320p content for this baddie!!!