Using an old CRT TV. More than likely will go with CRT TV

I just hope that my three CRT TV"S can still be used after all the new stuff comes to be.

Just bought my first LCD. It's great! I like the definition better than the old CRT.

I have a 57" widescreen CRT rear projection HDTV and upgrading to a 70" LCOS or 60+" LED DLP with 1080P. In 2-4 years 60-70" LCD's will be affordable. HDTV rocks!

I would like to know more about power consumption while in operation and standby.

I had a Sony CRT that I thought was a very good tv, I lost it to Hurricane Katrina. I now have a small Sony LCD that I bought in January of last year. I absolutely love it, great picture, no glare even when the sun is shining through the window. When I move back into my home I would like to get a larger unit. Recently I have been researching and so far the ones that I like the best are the latest Samsung and the Sony Bravio XBR, they both have awesome pictures, both can be used as a computer monitor and have wide viewing angles. The prices however, are a like daunting.

We purchased a Sony rear projection set about a year and a half ago.I can tell you there are a few things you want to consider when you purchase one of these tvs. They are difficult to see the picture from a side angle and the pojection bulb doesn't last very long, we're one our second and you can see the tv is getting darker.Now, getting a Sony dealer to repair that is another problem.Would not purchase another projection tv.

I plan on purchasing a DLP (Digital Light Processing) TV in the near future. My Sister just purchased a 50" DLP unit and it has a great picture and was about $1,000.

The unit weight about 65#.

Prices on all types of television are coming down. One concern with both DLP and rear projection is that one may/will have to replace the "projector bulb" after some period of time. CRT type TV's do not have this problem, though can be energy hungry. What trade off is acceptable?

I purchased a 50" HDTV Samsung DLP rear projection set a few years ago. The picture is fantastic.
It is about 16" deep and only weighs about 80 lbs.

There have been no problems with it at all (knock on wood)

Just so no one is overly scared by mary's comments...
She is correct in stating the picture will get darker while viewing on an angle, but as long as the couch is an appropriate distance from the TV, the picture quality and brightness will remain excellent.

Also, mary is also correct in stating that the picture will darken over time and require a bulb replacement. However, you can replace the bulb yourself with a screwdriver, and without having to take the TV in for service.

I bought a Philips HDTV rear projection ($1300) about 3 years ago. In two years had to repair it for $450. It was a headache finding the repair shop. Then they came out took the insides in to work on them, came back, it didn't work. Then they took the whole thing, repaired it and brought it back. Finally it worked, but was without it far too long. No more rear projections for me.

My little 13-20 inch entertainment boxes in each room are fine. They do play VHS and DVD's. My grandchildren seem to have 50-inch family members in their houses, that dominate conversation and lifestyle, plus need an entire wall in the living room. And I don't need to be on a first name basis, and card-carrying member of a video company. Today I am watching the whales return to the Pacific Ocean through the Golden Gate Bridge!

I don't see any reason to go with a projection TV anymore. The form factor (footprint) is just ridiculously large compared to a flat-screens. The big flat-screen LCDs have come down enough in price and they are a much better value in terms of picture and long term maintenance costs. If you wanted to go with a 72" display, then you should think about getting a projector - like Runco - their prices are coming down too.

I'm buying a new 26" toshiba CRT that has very high resolution and the upgraded tuners, MTS , HDMI interface to connect a PC., selectable1080i or 540p. Its $499.00 but its proven tech......

I purchased a LG 50inch plasma in April this year. Just love it. Great picture, great color, and can view it from almost 180 degrees to the side. Recommend it to anyone.

I just bought a 32" HDTV CRT (Sanyo) as the main TV for my house. The cost after tax was just over $400. I chose this TV since my family room is 'smallish' by today's standards and according to Consumer Reports a 'Tube' Hi-Def TV is a good option since it is proven technology and the picture quality tends to be outstanding... although 750p resolution is not the greatest available... it matches the HDTV signal that is currently being provided by the cable company. The limitation in the carrier's signal was the turning point for me... It was hard to justify 3x-4x the cost for capabilities that won't be available for years. (FYI the picture is excellent! I am very pleased!)

I bought a 42in 3X4 Hitachi HD Lazerscan rear projection about 6 or 7 years ago and have not had any problems with it. The cost was 1600.00 USD. The next year the letterbox type came out. This tv at the time was the top of the line ( for my income )but not a 1080i that the sales person did not explan to me...I am waiting for the 65" plasma to get down to about 2000.00-2800.00 USD. By that time they will have all the bugs out of it like the burning of images and such. If you want to see the best get at least 1900 X 1080i and check Consumers Report for reliability and we should be ready for the 22nd Century. Yea....

I'm still using the old crt. and will do so until they die. the televisions cost too much, cable service costs too much. while i wouldn't mind a flat television hanging on the wall, i DO NOT LIKE wide screen televisions, and resent industry's attempts to force me into that mode. i'll just keep hanging on to my old televisions, as long as i can get some kind of reception. i don't have cable or any other form of broadcast service, so i guess my days of television watching (for free) are numbered. then i'll watch my videos until my last vcr and dvd kick the bucket.

Glad you asked, but I'm confused by the products that are out there. The prices are too high for people on fixed incomes. A CRT over 20 inches weights so much one person can't lift it. In a perfect world I think I would get a 42 inch LCD HDTV.