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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