I want to replace my "old" 1080i HDTV with a new one, but...

[Narmer]

my CRT HDTV is nice and bright and it seems like the current crop of HDTVs can't match the brightness and black level of the CRTs. Am I wrong? Are there new ones that can match and beat those two important features?

I mainly want a new one because my tv only has two component inputs. All the new devices are hd compatible and it's difficult to watch something in SD on the non-HD sources. I need more inputs

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Most new technology TV's will be able to match the brightness the contrast level (or black level) maybe not. Personally I still like CRT based TV's.

 

[Narmer]

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
Most new technology TV's will be able to match the brightness the contrast level (or black level) maybe not. Personally I still like CRT based TV's.

I like mine as well. What would you recommend for my dearth of component inputs?

 

[VIAN]

if you need more component inputs, stop by Radioshack and see what they can do for you. Maybe they'll have a box that can switch between a few connections for you.

 

[ayabe]

I've heard good things about the newer Sony Rear-Projection SXRD's like this one:

Sony 50"



with regards to black levels. While it's not as thin as an LCD or Plasma it's a heck of a lot easier to manage then a CRT.

 

[dman918]

Samsung DLPs are excellent and have excellent black levels. Also the Sony SXRD is decent. Go to www.avsforum.com if you want the best info. I may be holding off because there are some new technologies coming out in January or so (HDMI 1.3).

 

[Dravic]

the LG 30" CRT HDTV has hdmi and 2 component inputs and has a nice picture. I have one now as my bedroom hdtv.


LG "supe slim" model at best buy that i have.

I'm still paranoind about what im going to due in the living room when my rear projection Hitachi 57" goes belly up and i have to buy one of these great new technologies that produce an inferior image....

 

[hans007]

crt projection or dlp might be your best bet on this if say you just want a bigger one.

crt is a really good technology though. so itll be tough.

i dont think anything relatively cheap flat panel wise will be close. youw ould need at least a 1080p set, and a really good one, maybe an lcos.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: Narmer

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
Most new technology TV's will be able to match the brightness the contrast level (or black level) maybe not. Personally I still like CRT based TV's.

I like mine as well. What would you recommend for my dearth of component inputs?

Is it a PITA to just unplug 1 set and pluig in the other devices with how your setup is? I have a CRT HD RP that has only 1 HDMI, but the set is on casters, so I just roll it out, unplug 1, and plug in another device's, takes all of 30 seconds maybe. I only use one source at a time so it is a quick and effective fix for me.

If you want to keep the set, and just want more connections, invest an a A/V that features component with switching. I like the Onkyo I have now, and as stated my solutions is not a PITA, or I'd buy a new A/V with multiple HDMI.