Samsung's absurd 219-inch TV takes up an entire wall — thus its name, 'The Wall'

Last year, Samsung showed off The Wall as a 146-inch TV. This year, that TV has expanded to 219 inches — and there's a good reason for that!

It's not just bluster, though that's certainly part of the equation; The Wall is a modular television, meaning it can be expanded and shrunk. It does this through a new screen technology that Samsung showcased at this year's Consumer Electronics Show: microLED.

As you can see above, the panels that make up the 219-inch TV aren't particularly large — it's the black square being held in a single hand.

To that end, the concept can be scaled to a variety of applications.

Samsung says a consumer version of its modular television will arrive "soon," at some point in 2019. There are no specifics on pricing or availability just yet.

Samsung sees its Wall concept as an interactive screen that fits into your home. Rather than appearing as a massive black rectangle when turned off, the screen can be set to display pieces of art or even just to blend in by displaying textured material.

"The customizable UX allows users to create a Feature Wall when the screen is turned off by choosing a picture, painting or piece of framed art that best suits their tastes," a release from Samsung says. "Alternatively, a wide variety of premium wall materials, finishes, and other décor options are available."

Because the display has no bezels framing its edges, artwork (or other visuals displayed) blends in more seamlessly than it might on a normal TV.