Panasonic's 85-inch plasma screen is $30,000 worth of decadence

For anyone who can live by the credo that money is no obstacle is the way of getting the very best in your life, Panasonic's unveiled the 85-inch TH-85PF12U plasma HDTV. It outputs 1080p -- but we'd be honestly surprised if it didn't at this point -- and weighs in at 260 pounds, with its main body about 3.9 inches in depth. Price? Well, if you have to ask... it's $30,000 -- honestly not that surprising when you consider the years-old 103-inch model is still teetering around $45,000, give or take five grand.

[Joanna D Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:15AM]

What is the power consumption like on one of these?

^.^

or

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[Complex Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:30AM]

no the question is Will It Blend?

[kadajawi Posted Sep 2nd 2009 8:30AM]

@Complex: Looking at the dimensions of this thing I would say... no, it will not.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 21st 2009 12:58PM]

I saw the 101 plasma at Cinepolis Galerias in Monterrey Mexico

in the back label it says 1550w

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 21st 2009 1:10PM]

sorry, not 101, 103"

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:20AM]

I might get two of them.

[Streetfights Posted Sep 2nd 2009 4:13AM]

I already have 4. You must be poor or something

[loocas Posted Sep 2nd 2009 5:51AM]

Yeah, I had this one in my kitched over a year ago. I swapped it for a newer, holographic, set.

You guys must be broke...

[Professor Kaos Posted Sep 2nd 2009 7:58AM]

Loocas already nailed it, "me too" joke fail :)

[Professor Kaos Posted Sep 2nd 2009 8:54AM]

Whoops, meant lawyer bird, guess I fail hahaha

[Funke Tobias Dr Posted Sep 2nd 2009 10:40AM]

Oh honey, he's teasing you. Nobody has four TV's.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 1:02PM]

Yes everyone has 10, get with the program. BTW recession antidote?

[loocas Posted Sep 2nd 2009 2:34PM]

Well... I guess I am a douche after all, ProfessorKaos... :/

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:24AM]

That would fit nicely in my bathroom.

[Hckngrtfakt Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:29AM]

yeah, as one of your sliding doors ...

[Early Adopter Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:29AM]

When on it emits the smell of burning money.

[blackmagic01 Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:32AM]

Sucks. Totally inadequate to stop punts in my living room.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:45AM]

excellent.

[rony Posted Sep 2nd 2009 3:54AM]

hmm......even if I had the money to spend.....I'd still prefer a really high end projector and upper mid-end audio equipment for the same amount of cash.......this is more of a demonstration of their ability and technical prowess than anything else...they dont really expect to sell too many of these.




....goes back to his dark little corner and opens another pack of cheetos...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 4:03AM]

I know someone that lived in a top floor apartment and had purchased the 103" Panasonic. They needed to hire a crane to get it up there.

[microlomaniac Posted Sep 2nd 2009 4:09AM]

My first thought when looking at the image: "Hey, that's a really small Panasonic logo."

[rex2745 Posted Sep 2nd 2009 4:10AM]

hmm should i get this or a brand new car? a very tough decision indeed

[fumjum Posted Sep 2nd 2009 4:11AM]

Does 1080p even look good on a screen this big?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 7:18AM]

It sucked on the 103", that's for sure. I guess it'll suck less on this, but if you're watching it from 20-25 feet away, I guess it's ok.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 5:03AM]

That's useless!!!I would rather spend 5 grands on a decent SONY bravia projector and about 2 grands on speakers with receiver and install it in my room and be happy!;))))))) Oooh btw and buy a new car;)

[RUGRLN Posted Sep 2nd 2009 5:42AM]

Eh after seeing the 103" in Paris...this feels like nothing lol..But seriously that was fricken amazingg!!

[ElNumbre Posted Sep 2nd 2009 7:08AM]

$45,000 for the 103" - You lucky SOB's. Over here in Blighty, its still retailing for around £80,0000 - that's like $130,000?
But yeah, unless you own a mansion, its pointless - its too big for most peoples houses (certainly round here anyway). My projector is setup on around 100" (it only does 4:3) and we only use it for movies, xbox and the occasional F1 - everything else just looks daft on it and is almost uncomfortable.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 11:19AM]

http://www.independentproducts.co.uk/ip_panasonic_th-103pf10ek_103-inch_plasma_screen.htm?Source=Froogle

I see you've never met google. Here I just saved you a few g's.

http://www.memory-express.co.uk/811492.html?utm_campaign=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=lead

Or just use it as a wall, no need for the bracket then.

Me? I'd save myself the 50 grand and buy an island, spend my days looking at the sea instead.

[erh Posted Sep 2nd 2009 9:02AM]

$30,000 for an 85-inch plasma. Or $3,000 for a projector and screen. That's not a difficult choice.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 2nd 2009 9:45AM]

If your number one requirement is picture quality, then you're right, it's not a difficult choice...plasma all the way.

[boe Posted Sep 2nd 2009 11:32AM]

If they doubled the resolution or quad the resolution like they did with 150, and it looked as good as a Kuro, I could easily see charging 30K for this but this is more of a business use item than a HT item in its current design.

[miki4242 Posted Sep 3rd 2009 6:55AM]

Supposedly these beasts are going to be unwelcome (import prohibited) in Europe because of their voracious appetite for electricity.

If you really want one, you probably have to ship it in yourself on your own private seagoing yacht. Do bring some pocket money anyhow if you find out you still need to bribe the Coast Guard, Harbour Patrol or Customs to bring it ashore.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 3rd 2009 5:09PM]

Wow, it's very amazing, but I don't have change to buy them :)