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!
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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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