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Panasonic Unveils Another 103-inch Plasma
The latest of the beastly big screens has an array of inputs and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
Panasonic TH-103PZ800
The TH-103PZ800 is Panasonic’s third-gen 103-inch plasma. Photo courtesy of Engadget.
August 26, 2008 | by Rachel Cericola

This big boy is large and in charge—of all of your free time, anyway.

Panasonic just unveiled another 103-inch plasma to make you feel inferior about your current entertainment setup. Engadget says that the TH-103PZ800 is a beast that can command all of your video needs, via four HDMI jacks, an Ethernet port and an array of other hookups. Tech specs include Deep Color and x.v.Color support, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, various tuners, and Panasonic’s own VIERA Link technology. It also has an SD card slot.

Although Panasonic’s previous girthy models appeared to be all business, this one looks ready for home use—for those homes that have around $50K to spend on a TV, that is. Also make room in that budget for a set of speakers, because AV Watch says the unit doesn’t come with them.

Another thing to make you feel bad: It’s only available in Japan. It will start shipping in September.



Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer
Over the past 15 years, Rachel Cericola has covered entertainment, web and technology trends. Check her out at www.rachelcericola.com.



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Posted by brianbg  on  12/30/09  at  10:56 PM

At this time, Panasonic’s 103” TH-103PZ800 Plasma TV is still not available stateside.

It’s 103” TH-103PF10 version, however, is, and it’s a beaut as well.  A sixteen page pdf brochure outlining its various benefits is available here… http://highrollertoys.info/2009/12/16-page-pdf-brochure/.

That site also offers it for purchase (for around $42,000) for those who are interested.

I liked this post and feel others will benefit from it so am submitting it to several bookmarking sites on your behalf.

Posted by Rachel Cericola  on  08/26/08  at  02:59 PM

chickenman is right. However, this is a new model… and supposedly it’s not a “pro” unit.

Posted by chickenman  on  08/26/08  at  02:58 PM

joemama127,

The panasonic 103” is available to the US market and has been for the past 2 years…www.panasonic.com/proplasma

Posted by joemama127  on  08/26/08  at  02:19 PM

I find the last part of the article “only available in Japan” very surprising. I have heard that the Japanese actually prefer 42” and smaller plasma/lcd’s because of the lack of space in the average home there. Having visited Japan back in the early 90’s I find this to be true. Why wouldn’t they open up the market to all the rappers/movie stars in not only the US but also Europe…..who not only have the money to be flashy but also giant homes to put them in.



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