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Subject: Re: [OM] OT new TV advice
From: Charles Geilfuss <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2014 15:31:25 -0400
  Believe it or not I have one of those. I use it with a digital converter
box and a hotdog roaster antenna on the roof. The picture is better than
what I got with cable. And you are right; it weighs about the same as a
pocket battle ship.

Charlie


On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 3:17 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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