You're right, actually. Having the huge screen is pretty cool. Having a bohemoth of a tv taking up part of the living room is not. I think the actual box stands 6+ feet tall (it's definitely taller than me, and I'm 5'7"), by almost as much wide, and probably 2 - 3 feet deep. That's a big footprint.
I don't hate our tv.... but I do think it could go on a diet