CRT tv

Seanachai

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

eddhorse

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

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'

Retr0gamer

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.

CiDeRmAn

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

CiDeRmAn

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:

Andrew76

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).

o1s1n

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

um7y1h83ge06nx

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

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

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

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.

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).