4:3 vs. 16:9 CRT HDTV

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: Tom
"I tried to find someone who supports 16:9 and is convincing, but there aren't any. "

Wanna know why ? Because their arguments are silly, at least as far as comparing a 32" 4:3 to a 30" 16x9. Both sets display almost exactly the same size 16x9 picture, and for 4:3 shows, the 30" 16x9 is a hugely expensive 20" tv.

On the other hand, there is something to be said for spending the extra dollars to get a larger 16x9, or an LCD instead of a CRT, if a person is going to spend $700 on a tv; maybe it makes sense to spend $1000 instead. But that is really a different argument than the one you asked about.

I just wanted to make sure if I wasn't making a huge mistake getting the 32" 4:3 over the 30" 16:9. I can't get a larger TV because it would be way to big for my room/setup. Also, I want to get an LCD or something thin, but they're too expensive for their screen size.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
A calibrated Sony XS955 will give TVs costing several thousands more a run for their money. The only disadvantage to the set (and direct view CRTs in general) is their depth, weight, and lack of screen sizes over 36", but in terms of image quality, its tops.

Additional direct view CRT disadvantages:

Low resolution (compared to other technologies) due to cheap video amplifier, dot pitch limitations, and CRT resolving power
Convergence problems
Geometry problems
Focus problems
Power usage
Potential for burn in (though very low)

There is no technology that's tops. Each technology has its distinct advantages and disadvantages.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: jpeyton
A calibrated Sony XS955 will give TVs costing several thousands more a run for their money. The only disadvantage to the set (and direct view CRTs in general) is their depth, weight, and lack of screen sizes over 36", but in terms of image quality, its tops.

Additional direct view CRT disadvantages:

Low resolution (compared to other technologies) due to cheap video amplifier, dot pitch limitations, and CRT resolving power
Convergence problems
Geometry problems
Focus problems
Power usage
Potential for burn in (though very low)

There is no technology that's tops. Each technology has its distinct advantages and disadvantages.

You mentioned potential for burn in. Aren't CRT direct view TVs actually the least likely to have burn in out of most or all the HDTV types?

 

[spidey07]

no, any CRT technology suffers from burn-in but in all honesty the likelyhood of getting burn-in on a direct view is pretty dang remote.

that and direct view ones have poor resolution. apex has done a nice job of detailing the cons.


Every display technology has their ups and downs. For your requirements a directview my be the answer. I just hate to see somebody pay so much money on a dead technology.