108-inch Sharp LCD headed for U.S. market

(Credit: Sharp)

It often takes awhile for Japanese electronics to make their way across the Pacific, if they get here at all. But Sharp bucked that trend in a big way, literally, by saying its 108-inch LCD would be shipping to U.S. shores by September.

Only last week this beast made its first commercial appearance at Tokyo's Shinjuku Piccadilly multiplex complex, all 93.9 inches by 52.9 inches of it in full-HD 1080p resolution. Now the LB-1085 super-monitor will be intimidating Americans as well, and not just because of its imposing stature: The price, by Engadget's calculations, will weigh in around $100,000.

[jpfalcone]

I really have to question the sanity of anyone who's interested in this type of giant-screen flat-panel. It doesn't even make sense from a "Ferrari lust" perspective--pretty much a specialty product that will only see the light of day in the homes of super-rich celebrities (if that).

If you really want a 108-inch screen, go for a projector--there are plenty of great options available at (literally) a fraction of the price.

[pcfish]

I am not saying this LCD's price make any sense. But projectors are no match for image quality. They are loud, really poor black level, if at all, produce correct colors.

[make_or_break]

Let's see...buying a really big BOOB TUBE or paying for almost all of a 911 GT-3....er, I think I can deal with $5/gallon gas, and any depreciation that invariably will occur w/ the Porsche (but I bet it'll be a lot slower than that LCD will suffer through). I've got MY priorities...

[mctroyd]

It's still 1080p! Those pixels will be big enough to have their own zip code. You'll get blockyness and jagged edges unless you sit 15 feet away... and then what's the point of having such a big display?

Call me when they have a 4K model available.

[fooldog01]

Can you say GHOSTING??

[engnr--chik]

If you are in the marketing department of Giant TV, Inc, wouldn't you suggest putting something in the picture with said giant TV to show scale and emphasize wow factor? Like a small child or some furniture?

[treet007]

Must be for a single man who can't get a girlfriend and watches porn 24/7...

[Jasus-206812428131671954871609]

LOL.........."Must be for a single man who can't get a girlfriend and watches porn 24/7..."

[Neal99]

Looks to me to be the size of a 19'' Samsung LCD Monitor, maybe I'm wrong though, I kind of see the 108'' As for the price, I agree with a projector substitute, I hope that even rich celebrities know when they're being ransacked of their own money, but maybe I'm mistaken