Community weekly poll: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets?
- 9/7/06 2:50 PM
Improper terminology
by skrubol - 9/8/06 8:52 AM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
LCD and plasma TV's are also direct view. The only type of display that is not is projection.
No, CRT has the best picture
by msd1107 - 9/8/06 9:20 AM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
The CRT has the best picture. The more technical literature you read, the more this conclusion is reinforced.
However, you have to live with size and weight limitations.
I remember when I went to pick up my Sony KD34 HDTV from a dealer that was getting out of direct view to concentrate on pixel based displays that every one of his demos had noticeable visual artifacts and deficiencies.
CRT are not power hogs either. Industry tests show plasma has twice the power consumption as CRTs and it is only at the smaller sizes where pixel based displays offer lower power consumption.
Technology is improving the performance of pixel based displays, but it is going to be quite awhile before they are on a par with a CRT at an equivalent price.
Should they stop manufacturing tube sets?
by normajeanschreffler - 9/8/06 10:00 AM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
Until they figure a way to make these new and improved TVs in a more square shape; I have no intention of buying. I and several others I know, do not care for the squashed and stretched out sideway shaped TVs.
Tube sets still rule
by lakephillip - 9/8/06 10:21 AM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
The Best total overall picture quality is still direct-view tube televisions.
They are also the most affordable for inch per inch viewing quality.
You can get a 26" WIDESCREEN tube set for $399 retail.
What kind of Plasma can you pick up for $399?
Tube sets still rule
by lakephillip - 9/8/06 10:23 AM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
The Best total overall picture quality is still direct-view tube televisions.
They are also the most affordable for inch per inch viewing quality.
You can get a 26'' WIDESCREEN tube set for $399 retail.
What kind of Plasma can you pick up for $399?
Should maufacturers stop manufactuering CRTs
by rochagomes - 9/8/06 10:44 AM In reply to: Tube sets still rule by lakephillipProbably Not. Why
1. Still Cheaper
2. CRT still has the best picture quality
3. Plasma/LCDs/DLP are really cosmetic only because of Point # 2...Electronics as in engineering means you identified the most superior and cost effective solution for your design or product. Cosmetic....beauty...thin is not a valid engineering judgement or decison
4. If you want an inexpensive 3rd or 4th set or are young with little $$$ than cost is a factor (point # 1)
You mean what kind of LCD can you get!
by Zeppo - 9/8/06 2:13 PM In reply to: Tube sets still rule by lakephillipLCD's at the 26" size are what you would get. Plasma TV's are much larger than that, usually 32" and above.
Still, though, you must factor in the energy cost of running your CRT TV vs LCD TV over about a 7 year period. One poster here states the difference is about $200.
Therefore, the question should be: What kind of LCD TV can you pick for up to $599? There are several that come close to that.
And as time marches on, the cost of LCD's WILL continue to drop in price as they have been doing for some time now.
Manufacturers of picture tube TV's.
by srckidd - 9/8/06 10:37 AM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
To many people seem to forget that there are a very large amount of the population that can't afford the extreme high price of new technology. For many people, the TV is thier only form of entertainment. I've been there, I know what it's like; to be lucky enough to find a TV at a garage sale or thrift store for 20 to $30.00.(that works.) I'm lucky now to have a very good paying job that I can afford alot of nice things. I could go out right now & buy a $2000.00 TV if I wanted, but my $200.00 38" Tv works just fine.(that I bought at wal-mart on sale) There is nothing wrong with keeping regular TV going for years to come, but I quess greed will win out in the end & the fat cats can reap the profits & "those" people can fend for them selves. Just food for thought. Thank you MR & Mrs America.
It will probably come down to economics
by GHW - 9/8/06 11:36 AM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
While flat screens offer a range of advantages, not the least of which is the lower radiation output, for many people, the decision is an economic one.
While there is still a price advantage to buying a small direct-view television, there will continue to be a market for them. I suspect that this advantage will disappear by 2009.
Stop building Tube Sets
by georgesp - 9/8/06 12:09 PM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
Actually, sony has stopped production on some CRT's.
After JAN. 1 2007, I believe Costco is no longer going to sell Tube sets. There are still some good HDTV
Tube set out there that look very good, but since HDTV, is a 16/9 media, why would you buy a Tbe set today.
Many reasons...
by baseman - 9/8/06 12:57 PM In reply to: Stop building Tube Sets by georgespThere are many reasons to buy a "tube" CRT-based set. First, many say that the picture is still superior if you purchase a widescreen HDTV CRT unit. I aggee. Also, not everyone needs or can afford a 40" or 50" plasma or LCD. Plus, since many shows are still only in standard definition...not the prime time lineup, sports or movie channels...the picture quality of these broadcasts is generally worse on an HDTV. I've gone back to my old "tube" since much of what I still watch is not HD. The picture was pretty poor and I couldn't accept the trade off...for now.
stop making direct-view (tube) sets
by josephcr5 - 9/8/06 1:21 PM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
its time for change. its been time. why produce big televisions is no one even buying them. i got rid of my tube telivision and bought a flat panel thats currently haging on my bedroom wall. tube telivisions are old. there a waste of time and labor.
I'll never go back to a regular TV
by glb613 - 9/8/06 2:08 PM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
After high definition, it is hard to watch regular TV. But, I realize many people can't afford even the cheapest LCD, plasma or DLP TV. I think there should be low cost options for those who need it.
Maybe
by SujaGeorge - 9/8/06 4:35 PM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
There are many users out there that don't understand the brave new world of digital TV's. I don't see all the older folks (past 70) trying to figure out all the features of the newer sets. Personally, I see no use for anything analogue...
CRTs - no, non-HDTV - Yes
by skywatch - 9/8/06 4:47 PM In reply to: Should manufacturers stop building direct-view (tube) sets? by Marc Bennett
The CRT remains an affordable alternative to get HDTV.
It should remain available as an affordable alternative to plasmas and LCDs, but only HDTV sets should be made.
I think that it's time for manufacturers to stop making non-HDTV televisions. In two and a half years they will be useless.
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