The curmudgeons will please pardon inappropriate apostrophe usage--that's what
I get for typing without my glasses...
On Aug 5, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Siddiq Siddiqui-Ali
<muhammad.siddiqui-ali@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Mike;
>
> If you're willing to replace the existing CRT with another CRT (for dirt
> cheap, I might add), look at the Sony KD34-XBR960. It's a 34" CRT, 16:9,
> completely flat screen, and yes HD (1080i; CRTs won't do progressive,
> obviously). Once you tweak the settings, the image is nothing short of
> spectacular. It's a heavy beast (95Kg/200Lbs). You should be able to find it
> on craiglist for less than 100$ in pristine condition (mine was being sold by
> a guy who's wife wanted a flatscreen mounted on the wall because their kids
> would keep running to the CRT on it's stand). It's what I did since I can't
> afford what I really want (Panasonic ZT series) and that technology is
> changing too fast. Might as well wait a little more.
>
> The 960 series was the *last* HD tube TV made by Sony, and universally
> praised for reference quality image even through the Pioneer Kuro Elite days.
> People who watch mine can't believe it when they see it. Only has one HDMI
> connection, which is fine for me. Plug in a Chromecast or Roku and you're
> set, or if you want Blu-Ray, you can get a 2-input/1-output HDMI selector for
> cheap from Monoprice.
>
> If you have anything specific you'd like to know about it, holler at me!
> (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10102032852693764&set=a.10102032852529094.1073741825.6313229&type=3&theater)
>
> Siddiq
> On Aug 5, 2014, at 10:40 AM, Mike Lazzari <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Actually sorta on-topic because I want to use it to view photos. Call
>> it a photo accessory.
>> OK our old CRT TV is working fine. Great picture quality at all angles.
>> Problem is that it doesn't have any hdmi connections. A digital adapter
>> costs 1/3rd the price of a new TV. It's getting so _everything_ needs
>> hdmi. So I haven't paid much attention to the technology for many
>> years. I need some advice before dropping something into my cart. Here
>> are our requirements. Actually more like what we don't require. Mainly
>> for watching movies. And viewing content from the computer which we
>> can't do now. I have to burn a CD. We don't have nor want satellite, no
>> cable here. Budget under $750
>> -excellent picture quality *most important*
>> -120mhz maybe, see above
>> -width _must not exceed 37.5"_ That's the cabinet opening width. So 40"
>> and a few 42's
>> -stupid TV is perfect. I have a WD box for the smart part
>> -hdmi connections. I suspect more is better. Not even sure how many I
>> need.
>> More than that I don't know enough to even ask. That's where you come
>> in.
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
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