CRT televisions.

[chebby]

After reading one of today's WHF News items I was curious to explore some of the major TV manufacturer's Indian websites (and those for Pakistan).

Having looked at LG, Samsung and Panasonic's English language Indian websites, I was amazed to see just how many CRT televisions are still offered in those markets. Huge range of options. (One even boasts a Mark Levinson designed internal speaker system!)

I wonder how many CRT fans would like to see a few of these offered in the UK. (Given that the option doesn't exist I suppose the demand for new CRTs in the UK will remain unknown.)

I quite often read people here saying how much they miss certain benefits of viewing on CRT.

 

[Frank Harvey]

If a modern version of the Sony Profeel monitor was offered, I'd be interested. I regret getting rid of the two I had.

 

[Paul.]

Canon's SED displays (surface-conduction electron-emitter display) always looked really promising, but they never figured out how to make them profitable. They were basically flat screens based on CRT principals, would have been great! A 55" CRT that was four inches thick...

 

[Alec]

I'd quite happily return to the days of CRTs and SD programming.

 

[steve iow]

Still using my Panasonic CRT, picture to good to warrant a change

 

[Anonymous]

Just replaced my Tosh CRT after 13 years.

Sadly no one wants it, seems a shame to put it in landfill as it still works really well.

If CRT was available I think I would pass on it as the new plasma means we get a corner of the room back.

 

[kinda]

My feeling also. I got rid of a 36" Hitachi Natura recently after about 10 years. No-one realy wants them but British Heart Foundation sell them, so I gave it to them, and they pick up.

In some ways modern TVs don't quite match up, but to be honest the CRT never achieved anything like what I get from my projector especially when using BluRay.

 

[Anonymous]

I kept my CRT despite recently buying a big LCD.

Well we all need a second set don`t we?

 

[Anonymous]

Mr Mellie:

If CRT was available I think I would pass on it as the new plasma means we get a corner of the room back.

Unless you wall mount a telly,do you really get `room back`.?

DVD players/Sky Boxes haven`t got any slimmer,they still `stick out` just as much as ever.My 46"LCD is in the same corner of the room my 32" CRT was.The only advantage of these slimmer tellies is it`s easier to get round the back to plug things in..and you only need do that once.

 

[plastic penguin]

Love our Sony CRT. In terms of picture stability and fast movement they still have LCDs licked. Pity they can't be converted for HD use.

 

[professorhat]

chebby:I wonder how many CRT fans would like to see a few of these offered in the UK. (Given that the option doesn't exist I suppose the demand for new CRTs in the UK will remain unknown.)
I quite often read people here saying how much they miss certain benefits of viewing on CRT.

And yet my experience and the experience of a couple of others already in this post is that they couldn't even give away their old CRT. Doesn't suggest a huge market for them really...

zomp:My 46"LCD is in the same corner of the room my 32" CRT was.The only advantage of these slimmer tellies is it`s easier to get round the back to plug things in..and you only need do that once.

But then a 46" CRT would have taken up a lot more of your room than your old 32" - so you've got a bigger telly for the same space. And as you say, you could wall mount, so you do at least have the option of claiming space back. And finally, I for one won't miss lugging my 32" CRT around when I move - my 50" plasma is sooo much easier to carry about!

 

[the record spot]

Quite happy with the new Sony Bravia - fabulous picture, HD freeview onboard, internet capability and it handles sports well too having watched the rugby this past few weeks.

 

[bigboss]

I saw a huge rear projection TV (50 inches or so) at my friend's place few years ago. The picture quality was rubbish. CRT technology was good for smaller TVs, not larger ones.

 

[DIB]

I've just sold my old Toshiba 32" CRT on Ebay for £25, the guy travelled 40 miles to pick it up. Took three of us to lift the thing and carry it to his van.

.

 

[kinda]

I've definitely saved space with a 26" LCd and a projector.

My 36" CRT was 66cm deep and weighed 75kg!

 

[kinda]

I've definitely saved space with a 26" LCd and a projector.

My 36" CRT was 66cm deep and weighed 75kg!

 

[Dougal1331]

I saw a huge rear projection TV (50 inches or so) at my friend's place few years ago. The picture quality was rubbish. CRT technology was good for smaller TVs, not larger ones.

I think RPTVs are/were not CRT- they literally have a projector behind the screen.

And yes they were rubbish...

CRT wipes the floor with flatscreens with motion tracking, but I think new technology has caught up in most other areas. Be nice if a company released a 1080p CRT for comparison's sake though...

 

[Anonymous]

Samsung produced an HD CRT, not sure if it was full HD or HD ready, but the reviews where pants so they did not produce a second generation. Never saw one in the flesh personally though.

 

[bigboss]

I saw a huge rear projection TV (50 inches or so) at my friend's place few years ago. The picture quality was rubbish. CRT technology was good for smaller TVs, not larger ones.

I think RPTVs are/were not CRT- they literally have a projector behind the screen.

And yes they were rubbish...

CRT wipes the floor with flatscreens with motion tracking, but I think new technology has caught up in most other areas. Be nice if a company released a 1080p CRT for comparison's sake though...

Actually, RPTVs were made out of 3 technologies, CRT, LCD & DLP. The initial CRT RPTVs were too big in size & produced rubbish images; so the latter 2 technologies were employed. CRT TVs have their advantages, like better motion handling, SD image & sound quality, but then, the screens were smaller in size. By their sheer size itself, they had to go to make way for newer technologies.

I wouldn't want to watch HD movies on a CRT TV. As already pointed out, initial attempts at making an HD CRT TV ('only' 45cms deep) didn't exactly meet with success, as LCD technology took off in a big way, along with plasma technology for larger screens.

 

[Anonymous]

My mother and father have just bought a Sony 32" Full HD LCD after umpteen years of CRT (Toshiba/Ferguson) and they hate it. My dad doesn't rate LCD one bit and can't really see what fuss is all about with HD broadcasts. My mother is flummoxed with the remote control and finds just changing channels a pain in the arse (my choice of phrase, not hers I may add).

 

[bryster]

I'm guessing none of you have seen the SXRD RPTVs Sony brought out about three years ago. Miles apart in performance from earlier RPTVs which I agree were awful. When I first heard of them I dismissed them immediately but after seeing one at a local HiFi dealer I was very quick to part with my money. Amazing natural picture, very deep blacks that absolutely trounced LCD at the time and most important viewable at angles, . Sadly mine has developed a fault and I have to change it but if a repair was viable I would be more than happy to keep it