I WANT THIS FOR CHRISTMAS

Panasonic To Bring 103-Inch Diagonal Plasma TV To U.S. Market For The Holidays With Industry-First Service Program


World’s Largest High Definition Plasma TV Will Include Standard-Setting Three-Year In-Home Warranty

SECAUCUS , NJ (July 19, 2006) – Panasonic, the market and technology leader in Plasma TV, today announced U.S. pricing and availability of it’s much anticipated 103-inch diagonal High Definition Plasma TV – the world’s largest. The TH-103PZ600U with 1080p capability will have an SRP of $69,999.95 and is expected to be available for delivery in time for Christmas 2006. It will also offer a three-year in-home limited warranty*, unprecedented in the industry.

The TH-103PZ600U.
(High resolution image available below text.) “Panasonic didn’t create the world’s largest plasma TV as a technology demo for a trade show,” said Andrew Nelkin, Panasonic’s Display Group Vice President. “We created it because, as worldwide sales of Plasma TVs continue on a meteoric rise, the market is seeking bigger displays on which people can experience the High Definition lifestyle.

“As important as it is to provide customers with the biggest and the best image, it is equally as important to Panasonic to provide extreme customer satisfaction,” said Nelkin. “With that goal in mind, we are offering customers an industry-first three-year in-home limited warranty with the 103-inch Plasma. We believe our Plasma TV customers are entitled to extra assistance to ensure they enjoy an easy transition to HDTV and get the full value of their investment.”

The TH-103PZ600U provides stunning widescreen progressive display featuring full HD pixel resolution of 1,920 horizontal x 1,080 vertical, a contrast ratio of 4,000:1, and 4,096 equivalent steps of gradation. Its effective display area is more than 89.3” wide by over 50.2” high. The super-size 103” 1080p panel is equivalent in size to four 50-inch Panasonic plasma displays.

The 103-inch Plasma TV joins Panasonic’s line of industry-leading Plasma TV’s including the 37-inch, 42-inch, 50-inch, 58-inch and the recently announced 1080p 65-inch.

“With the debut of our 103-inch model, Panasonic now offers customers the most robust and diverse range of High Definition Plasma displays,” said Nelkin. “Panasonic’s 103-inch display represents the pinnacle of our achievement to date and truly redefines the level of ultimate home entertainment available for the most demanding video connoisseur.”

In addition, all owners of Panasonic Plasma TVs are covered by the Panasonic Plasma Concierge program which provides advice and answers from trained specialists to help users get on with the experience of enjoying HDTV’s benefits. Panasonic is investing more than $15 million in this unique program, including upgrading its customer call center in Chesapeake, Virginia, enhancing its website and taking measures to improve the overall customer experience.

The Panasonic TH-103PZ600U will be built to order and is expected to be available from select high-end electronics retailers in December. The 103-inch will also require professional installation due to its weight and size.
* Limitations and exclusions apply.


About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (NYSE: MC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

ohhhh, drop one down my chimney too! That's is so cool, can you ever imagine having that kind of money to be able to actually buy one of these!?

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That's pretty cool, but I can't imagine what its like to be wealthy enough to even consider spending $70,000 on something like a TV.

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OMG! Whoever is in the market for this must have a lot of money on their hands, not to mention they REALLY like TV.

Heck, I'm trying to decide if I can justify having cable right now.

tee hee, I'm too cheap to Tevo!

Even if I had a million bucks, I think I'd be hard pressed to spend that kind of money on a TV.. but hey, I'd like the chance to see how I'd respond! ha,ha..

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Hmmmm sounds like some early arguments RE: Cell Phones

If I had the money I would definitely buy it.

I am just not the type to pinch every penny. I pay my bills and set a little aside for emergencies. The rest is my play money. You can't take it with you when you go so why leave it behind for your loved ones to fight over.

Good point,

When you buy it, I'll bring the popcorn and beer..

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A 103 inch Panasonic....the over/under on that breaking down is 2 weeks....who wants in on the action??

I have owned several Panasonic products over the years and never had a problem with any of them. I bought my 20-inch tube TV in 1999. It still works perfect to this day.

In my opinion Sony and Panasonic make some of the best quality TV's in the business. Maybe if I had bought the Panasonic products from Wal-Mart they would have broken by now.

Bottom-line is you get what you pay for. If you pay a bargain basement price, do not expect it to last forever. When I buy my electronics, I buy items that are priced around the upper middle price range. That way I do not come in to a store three months later and see the price has drastically dropped.

The key to buying electronics is to stay away from the cheapest and the most expensive items. Find something that is good quality in the middle and you will always be satisfied.

103". That would really swallow my living room and be WAY to big.

I want one no larger than 60". Got that, Santa? The address is...