Sad news to us crt videophiles

[rafiprag]

Sony pulls the plug on Trinitron CRTs
Mon Mar 3, 2008 4:01PM EST
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Buzz up!on Yahoo!The move marks the end of an era, as Sony throws its weight behind fast-selling LCD TVs. Long live Trinitron!

Sony has confirmed (via AFP and MarketWatch) that it will stop making tube-based TVs by the end of the month. Sony had actually ceased production of CRTs in Japan back in 2004, according to MarketWatch, but it was still churning out "Trinitron"-branded tube sets in Singapore and Malaysia for sale in Latin America and Asia.

The news is sad but inevitable, with the rapid rise in flat-panel TV sales taking a serious toll on the CRT market. I was a CRT holdout myself until just a couple of years ago, when I finally replaced my 32-inch Sony WEGA HDTV (my second WEGA, actually) with a 42-inch Westinghouse LCD TV (since replaced by a 46-inch Sony Bravia XBR4—and yes, I love it).

And indeed, many videophiles will still tell you that the latest flat-panel sets still can't hold a candle to CRTs in terms of video quality. My old Sony WEGA tube-based HDTV, for example, had the deepest, darkest black levels I've ever seen in a set, even compared to Pioneer's Kuro plasma line.

That said, my 32-inch WEGA weighed in at an astounding 250 pounds (the woman I sold it to actually brought along two personal trainers, who hauled the set away on a hand truck), and let's face it—46 inches beats 32 any day of the week, even if contrast ratios still fall short of CRT standards.

So, I'm curious—anyone out there still have a CRT TV? And if so, you planning on sticking with it, or are you ready to make the jump to flat panel?

[evans]

Originally Posted by rafiprag

Sony pulls the plug on Trinitron CRTs
Mon Mar 3, 2008 4:01PM EST
See Comments (25)

Buzz up!on Yahoo!The move marks the end of an era, as Sony throws its weight behind fast-selling LCD TVs. Long live Trinitron!

Sony has confirmed (via AFP and MarketWatch) that it will stop making tube-based TVs by the end of the month. Sony had actually ceased production of CRTs in Japan back in 2004, according to MarketWatch, but it was still churning out "Trinitron"-branded tube sets in Singapore and Malaysia for sale in Latin America and Asia.

The news is sad but inevitable, with the rapid rise in flat-panel TV sales taking a serious toll on the CRT market. I was a CRT holdout myself until just a couple of years ago, when I finally replaced my 32-inch Sony WEGA HDTV (my second WEGA, actually) with a 42-inch Westinghouse LCD TV (since replaced by a 46-inch Sony Bravia XBR4—and yes, I love it).

And indeed, many videophiles will still tell you that the latest flat-panel sets still can't hold a candle to CRTs in terms of video quality. My old Sony WEGA tube-based HDTV, for example, had the deepest, darkest black levels I've ever seen in a set, even compared to Pioneer's Kuro plasma line.

That said, my 32-inch WEGA weighed in at an astounding 250 pounds (the woman I sold it to actually brought along two personal trainers, who hauled the set away on a hand truck), and let's face it—46 inches beats 32 any day of the week, even if contrast ratios still fall short of CRT standards.

So, I'm curious—anyone out there still have a CRT TV? And if so, you planning on sticking with it, or are you ready to make the jump to flat panel?

If got a jvc high resolution crt 32 inch and am very happy with the quality. LCD is getting better but CRT still has that natural look to it you cant just yet get from a LCD. They are gettting better i recently had a look at a friends set a sony 40w2000 model and it was a very nice picture and half the weight of my set which is 60 kg!! If i do step up it will be a sony 40 inch as pioneer plasmas are weigh too much money.

[onkeh]

lol a self proclaimed "CRT holdout" and he was pushed over the edge by a Westinghouse

[fallenangle]

My main TV is still an aging but highly reliable 28" Sharp 4:3 CRT and likely to remain so as long as I'm still using my TV browser/STB. I do have a replacement, a Sony Wega 32" CRT WS earmarked for that in storage.

For my main video gaming TV I use the JVC HV32P37 WS (I also own another, also kept in storage) and I have a couple of older 20" 4:3 CRTs for retro gaming/bedroom use. Almost forgot: also a 17" Philips portable CRT in the kitchen which only recently replaced my 21 year old 20" Philips CRT the first TV I ever bought with my own money.

I think you could say I'm committed to CRTs for some time to come. Nothing against LCDs though - at Xmas I was retro gaming on a relative's 20" Sony 4:3. I don't really like it for broadcast TV and the max black isn't up to CRT standards of course but when any of my 20" CRTs die I'll be happy to replace them with equivalent LCDs.

[shenzi]

Yes, after a hunt I recently got a classic, Sony Trinitron 4:3 TV. The picture is superb. Sadly, it shows some flickering from time to time which may be a dry joint. If it is anything more serious, I will just go off an look for another.

I spend all day working on a LCD screen and find the CRT more relaxing to watch.

[tony_yates]

I'm on the look out for a CRT as I can't bring myself to pay the required amount of money for an LCD that matches a CRT for standard def TV and DVDs. It always makes me wonder why the weight of a CRT is always used as a selling point for LCDs; I mean I'll be putting my telly in a corner on a box and leave it there, do others move their's about often?

If anyone knows of a good place to look for a CRT 28-32" widescreen please let me know.

[evans]

Originally Posted by tony_yates

I'm on the look out for a CRT as I can't bring myself to pay the required amount of money for an LCD that matches a CRT for standard def TV and DVDs. It always makes me wonder why the weight of a CRT is always used as a selling point for LCDs; I mean I'll be putting my telly in a corner on a box and leave it there, do others move their's about often?

If anyone knows of a good place to look for a CRT 28-32" widescreen please let me know.

Well if your in a small flat the space the CRT takes up is significant especially 32 inch but agree with you there LCD has some way of getting the natural colors the CRT has and also the depth of the blacks. However they have improved. A friend of mine bought the Sony 40w2000 set and it is a good set to have. Myself im sticking with my JVC 60kg set until it can not go on

[Scapegoat]

I only 'gave up' on CRT last year - I had a HD games console and decided to got for a HD Sky so it seemed the right thing to do.

Weight not an issue, but screen size is. 40" HDTV and CRT doesn't cut it.

Blacks are not as good as my old Sony WEGA CRT, but the PQ in HD is amazing.

Overall pleased with the switch, but CRT does have good points yet to be matched by LCDs.

[lilyx]

Originally Posted by tony_yates

I'm on the look out for a CRT as I can't bring myself to pay the required amount of money for an LCD that matches a CRT for standard def TV and DVDs. It always makes me wonder why the weight of a CRT is always used as a selling point for LCDs; I mean I'll be putting my telly in a corner on a box and leave it there, do others move their's about often?

If anyone knows of a good place to look for a CRT 28-32" widescreen please let me know.

I recently bought a 32 inch black widescreen JVC from Currys online £199 including stand and free delivery.

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-27173

I simply can't afford an LCD of equivalent size and quality so I'll be sticking with good old CRT for sometime to come.

I do worry what I'll do if this one dies and they stop making them. I can see them being sold at a premium in the future due to the 'rare' factor.

[Wayne Moule]

Originally Posted by lilyx

I recently bought a 32 inch black widescreen JVC from Currys online £199 including stand and free delivery.

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-27173

I simply can't afford an LCD of equivalent size and quality so I'll be sticking with good old CRT for sometime to come.

I do worry what I'll do if this one dies and they stop making them. I can see them being sold at a premium in the future due to the 'rare' factor.

Is the JVC any good?

Asda have some CRT's.

[olly22n]

Hey, first post!

I'm moving on from my Sony 32" Wega to a plasma. I love the CRT but the space it takes up and lack of HD is a big factor.

Where is a good place to sell the sony??

[juLZ007]

Originally Posted by lilyx

I recently bought a 32 inch black widescreen JVC from Currys online £199 including stand and free delivery.

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-27173

I simply can't afford an LCD of equivalent size and quality so I'll be sticking with good old CRT for sometime to come.

I do worry what I'll do if this one dies and they stop making them. I can see them being sold at a premium in the future due to the 'rare' factor.

how do you find that tv?? it has me interested!!! plasma and lcd just dont cut it for sd content so CRT FOREVER!!! well, at least until there is enough hd out there...

[lilyx]

Originally Posted by juLZ007

how do you find that tv?? it has me interested!!! plasma and lcd just dont cut it for sd content so CRT FOREVER!!! well, at least until there is enough hd out there...

Click on the link in the post you quoted

And Julz no need to pm me and demand I answer ok

[lilyx]

Originally Posted by Wayne Moule

Is the JVC any good?

Asda have some CRT's.

I've had it for a couple of weeks and love it.
If you do a search on here it there are loads of references to it and you'll get a more rounded view.
That's how I came to decide on that one, through the stuff on here.
It's the reason I stopped lurking and joined up.

Yeah with Asda it's a choice of Daewoo, Daewoo or Daewoo.
I know nothing about them so can't comment

[Jez2007]

Originally Posted by lilyx

I recently bought a 32 inch black widescreen JVC from Currys online £199 including stand and free delivery.

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-27173

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