Panasonic unveils 85-inch plasma at InfoComm '09

Sure we'd love to see Panasonic mass produce that 4K 150-inch plasma, but so far we'll just have to be happy with a cheaper 103-inch HDTV and the latest model, an 85-inch 1080p display it's showing off at InfoComm '09 this week. All that super size flat panel building experience has been poured into a package that is 99mm thick and apparently 30 percent lighter per square inch than its 103-inch cousin, at a total of 130Kg. This one's coming through business channels to Japan and the U.S. this fall, 'til then you'll just have to live with your 4 x 42-inch matrix setup or for the cost conscious, a projector.

[Via AV Watch & Japan Corp (English)]

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 18th 2009 3:50AM]

So help me if there isn't a YouTube app for this beast!

But seriously, it'd be nice if this plasma ran on 120VAC unlike it's roided up 103" brother running on 240VAC.

I bet it's going to look good on G12 glass.

[kj4gr Posted Jun 18th 2009 10:27AM]

I wish Pioneer could of stuck around longer and make a 85" Kuro. I would be in love. I will stick to my 60" elite.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 18th 2009 12:10PM]

The 103" is now $50,000. That would make the 85" $35,000 in equivalent cost (price per square inch).

However, the 85" will be easier to make, ship, service, etc., so I would guess a price closer to $25,000 would be feasible. That that point, it starts to drift into the realm of possibility for more people, and if it sells well, it will only get cheaper.

MC - it may be possible, I remember the 70" LG we sold had a rated input of 12A, but drew more like 7-8A. I bet as far as things have come (and if they skipped torch mode), it could be done on a dedicated, but standard 15A 110V household line.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 22nd 2009 2:38PM]

Looks like Value Electronics is doing another Flat Panel Shoot out this year! Come check out the thread with all the information including a thread dedicated to the shootout!

http://www.highdefjunkies.com/showthread.php?t=1760

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