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Some time ago the first rumours about a gigantic Bang & Olufsen 103-inch plasma-TV started popping up. Now the prestigious company from Struer has confirmed that they will release the TV. It’s called BeoVision 4-103 and has a gigantic automatic stand.
FlatpanelsHD have received an exclusive video showing the enormous BeoVision 4-103 and the unique automatic stand.
When the BeoVision 4-103 is turned on the stand raises and the loudspeaker becomes visible.
Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4-103
The TV has a Panasonic TH-103PF9 panel and the final build weighs about 500 kilos inclusive the stand. The stand is motorized and adjusts to the position of the viewer.
Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4-103
The resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. No words on how much power the TV consumes but the 50 and 65-inch versions consumes around 366 W and 680, respective, and a guess would be around 1.5 kW.
Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4-103
B&O BeoVision 4-103 incorporates the B&O BeoSystem 3 and the VisionClear technology that automatically adjusts colours and brightness. Every 120 hour the TV is automatically re-calibrated.
Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4-103
You can order the BeoVision 4-103 from March 18. It will be available officially from July 2009 and cost around 100.000 Euro + VAT.