This Was the Largest TV of All Time — It Measured 43 Inches, Weighed Approximately 200 Kg, and Required Six People to Be Moved

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Published on 03/03/2025 at 14:14

Updated on 03/03/2025 at 14:16

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The Most Impressive Television Ever Built Weighed Approximately 200 Kg And Required Six People To Be Moved, Reflecting The Challenges Of Past Technology.

The largest TV ever made weighed approximately 200 kg and became a true icon of technology. Launched in late 1988 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sony Trinitron line, the PVM-4300 model was a rare and inaccessible product for most consumers.

Sold in Japan for 2,430,000 Japanese yen (about US$ 17,500 at the time’s exchange rate), the device featured advanced technology to reduce flicker and improve image quality. Its 108 cm picture tube was the largest ever produced for CRT televisions.

The Size Of The Heaviest TV In The World

The weight of the device was a challenge on its own. Weighing about 190 kg, Sony designed a special stackable case and screw-on handles to facilitate transportation.

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According to the installation manual, at least six people were needed to move the TV safely. The robustness and high cost contributed to its low popularity, making it a product practically unattainable for the average consumer.

The Incredible Value In The USA

In 1990, the PVM-4300 arrived in the United States, where the price skyrocketed to US$ 40,000. The high price deterred buyers, and for a long time, its existence was shrouded in uncertainty.

Few real images of the device were available, and the lack of known units made the model a kind of legend in the tech world.

This situation changed on December 22, 2024. Console modder Shanks surprised fans by posting a video on YouTube showcasing a functioning PVM-4300.

With the help of friends and colleagues, he managed to locate a unit of the television in Osaka, Japan. The device was on the second floor of a soba noodle shop and was transported to the United States, where it underwent a cleaning and restoration process.

The feat was compared to the discovery of a legendary creature. For many enthusiasts, seeing a functioning PVM-4300 was something inconceivable.

With so few units produced, the existence of other specimens remains uncertain. The rarity of the model means that the TV found by Shanks could be one of the last, if not the only, still in working condition in the world.

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13/03/2025 13:03

Na matéria diz q ela tá funcionando, mas ele não chegou a ligar, só mostrou como é o interior

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This Was the Largest TV of All Time — It Measured 43 Inches, Weighed Approximately 200 Kg, and Required Six People to Be Moved

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