That is, just like most electronics if you squeeze the space then temperatures and cooling suffers. If you must have it that thin, visit the usual TV shops and ask sales to see the thinnest models.
Or hit Sony.com, LG.com, Samsung.com and use their chat and phone numbers for pre-sale questions.
i currently have a 55EA8800 and it just died on me. Im now in the hunt for a new TV and notice my 4 year old 55EA8800 is thinner by over 50% of the next thinnest?
Can that be? electronics included my 55EA8800 is 1 inch thick at its thickest point and i cant seem to find any TV out there that's under 1.5'.
Any pointers, thanks

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