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CRT tv

  • 28-07-2015 09:19AM
    #1
    Seanachai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I'm looking for a CRT tv 28" - 40" like the one in the link below, I don't like flatscreen tv's whether they're CRT or not ( yes I know I'm weird ). Does anybody know where I can get used or refurbished models, maybe old hotel stock or something. I've looked on the usual websites like Donedeal etc but they only seem to have the flatscreen types. I have a black Mitsubishi 21" CRT ( curved screen type ) with Nicam sound, fully working and in good condition, willing to trade for a similar but larger model.


    http://digichar.com/unt/24744-sony_t...elevision.html


Comments

  • #2
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    I only know the usuals, Adverts.ie Donedeal.ie Gumtree.ie Gumtree.com


  • #3
    Seanachai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭Seanachai


    eddhorse wrote: »
    I only know the usuals, Adverts.ie Donedeal.ie Gumtree.ie Gumtree.com

    I found an ad with a 27" from June online, I replied to it but it might be gone at this stage. I just don't like the image on flatscreen tv's for some reason, on any I've ever watched the colours don't seem right, even after adjustment. I think the older tv's look better too, the flatscreens remind me of the monolith from '2001 A Space Odyssey' :o


  • #4
    Retr0gamer
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    LCDs unless they are Plasma are a far worse technology than CRT tech. They just won out because they are smaller, lighter and consume less power. CRTs can display any resolution and don't habve a fixed native resolution and also display colours far better.


  • #5
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    They also weigh a ton, and I should know having gotten a 29" Trini up my spiral staircase!


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
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    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    They also weigh a ton, and I should know having gotten a 29" Trini up my spiral staircase!

    Are you sure that wasn't a 29" tranny?:cool:


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  • #7
    Andrew76
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    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    LCDs unless they are Plasma are a far worse technology than CRT tech. They just won out because they are smaller, lighter and consume less power. CRTs can display any resolution and don't habve a fixed native resolution and also display colours far better.

    I think the OP is also ruling out CRT's with flat screens, like the 21" Trini I linked in the other CRT thread - imo the picture from it is superb.

    I have a mixture of curved and flat CRTs and any differences in image quality between them has nothing to do with the curvature of the glass (in my non expert opinion). :)


  • #8
    o1s1n
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    Master of the Universe


    It's to do with the difference between shadow masks and aperture grilles/Trinitron tech. The latter tend to have flat screens, the former curved.

    Both look gorgeous but it's definitely a taste thing. I rather shadow masked/curved monitors in arcade cabs but Trinitron monitors for consoles.

    Not a massive preference mind you, CRT tech in general is just lovely :)


  • #9
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    Ye feckers, this thread has got me thinking about getting a CRT for my old consoles now too! :D

    Now to start justifying to the other half why I need another piece of electronics in the house, particularly an old TV... :o


  • #10
    Seanachai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭Seanachai


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    They also weigh a ton, and I should know having gotten a 29" Trini up my spiral staircase!

    I have a Mitsubishi 21" CRT, I carried it from Campbells store in Kimmage to the bus stop and then got a bus to Phibsboro and carried it about 1\2 a mile to the house. I was feeling the 'burn' at that stage :p


  • #11
    galljga1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭galljga1


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    LCDs unless they are Plasma are a far worse technology than CRT tech. They just won out because they are smaller, lighter and consume less power. CRTs can display any resolution and don't habve a fixed native resolution and also display colours far better.

    Totally agree. I have a 50 inch Panasonic plasma which is pretty good and a 26 inch Samsung LED which is poor. I also have a 29 inch Trinitron which I just cannot replace even though it is huge in comparison to modern TVs. It is simply an excellent TV for it's time and price. Picture quality is on a par with the plasma. Recent LED TVs (some) have just caught up with CRT picture quality from 15 - 20 years ago. Again, as in most technology wars, we have been sold a pup.


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  • #12
    Tomo.Murphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 664 ✭✭✭Tomo.Murphy


    I don't think I can compete with some of your CRT stories, ha. My best feat was carrying a 32" upstairs and lifting it on to a 5 foot tall dresser. I probably got a better workout doing that than lifting a barbell with 50kg on it down the stairs when the mother and sister went away a few months ago (had already done 2 trips down the stairs with stuff and wasn't doing any more, ha).


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