Hands-on with Hitachi's 1.5-inch thick plasma prototype

Hitachi's 1.5-inch thick 50-inch plasma wasn't exactly front and center like we had imagined, but it was there garnering stares nonetheless. Donning a glossy white finish and displaying nothing but floral arrangements, the set looked pretty good (though not great) in terms of visual quality. The design, however, was simply stunning. And just as promised, we did include the obligatory iPhone comparison, though you'll have to account for the Belkin skin when drawing your conclusions. Give it a peek in the gallery below.

Gallery: Hands-on with Hitachi's 1.5-inch thick plasma prototype

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[phanbouy @ Sep 4th 2008 6:51PM]

Mr. Blurry Cam, bring me a dream!

[Backlin @ Sep 4th 2008 6:54PM]

Okay, if the iPhone seriously becomes a unit of measurement, I'm going to move.

[andres @ Sep 4th 2008 7:13PM]

out of your parents house

[jogeneer @ Sep 4th 2008 7:25PM]

Jedesmal wenn einer einen Fernseher von der Seite fotografiert, ist das Bild voll mit komischen Menschen, Pflanzen etc.
Ich kapier nicht wo der Reiz an der Seitenansicht eines Fernsehers ist.

[Reece @ Sep 4th 2008 7:34PM]

Yes.

[phanbouy @ Sep 4th 2008 7:49PM]

Schiesse!!!!! ist nicht gut!

[RD. @ Sep 4th 2008 7:28PM]

Damn. At first glance I thought someone had stole it.

[gregsdsu @ Sep 4th 2008 8:46PM]

私はこれによってがiphone のフォーラムであるそれについて考えた

[lorddshadow @ Sep 4th 2008 9:27PM]

umm all i heard was iphone. are you the chinese engadget?!

[Taylor @ Sep 4th 2008 10:42PM]

lorddshadow:

Protip - it's Japanese.

[BlueProject @ Sep 4th 2008 9:23PM]

Boo to iPhone comparison, Yay to this Tv... Anyone want a Panasonic Viera 42"?

[kuei @ Sep 4th 2008 9:35PM]

Why waste money on plasma garbage when laser tv's are about to hit the market? Laser tv's blow plasmas and lcd's away. Twice the vibrant colors and richness at half the power.
Sounds like plasma and lcd manufacturers are trying to flood the market before lasers arive next month.

[John @ Sep 4th 2008 10:31PM]

It is NOT obligatory! Why are you people convinced that we like seeing your iPhones held up to random TVs, blu ray players, and - assuming you have a porn related sister site - penises. We get it, you're trendy.