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Why do people buy flat screen TVs when a tube TV gives the clearest picture?
Is it because people want the newest technology?
Who really doesn’t have enough space for a tube TV?
Technically a "flat screen" TV simply means it has a flat screen instead of a curved one. Almost all TVs are "flat screen" TVs these days. An LCD or Plasma is a "flat panel" TV meaning it is thin. I assume we are talking about "flat panel" TVs.
First of all, digital TV and HD makes little difference since most CRTs (tube TVs) these days come with a digital tuner and some with HD capability. Then aside from the "cool" factor there are reasons people are moving away from CRTs. Although it does seem like a lot of the work up until now has simply been trying to get the new flat panels to look as good as the CRTs. lcd tvs still don’t have quite the color or contrast ratio, but that’s been improving by the year. Mostly you have to consider the size and weight difference. If you buy a 19" CRT, you almost have to get a stand with it because of their size. Where a 19" LCD can be put almost anywhere: a desk, a nightstand, or the wall. The largest CRTs you’ll see are 36" and weigh more than 200lbs, even a 32" TV can weight 150lbs. A 46" LCD or Plasma doesn’t normally weigh even 100lbs. When it comes to big screen tvs, the old CRT projection TVs don’t even compare to the new micro projection TVs in picture quality. Also plasma tvs come in a number of sizes above 37" and look as good if not better than CRTs. Plus they now have about the same life expectancy and of course you can put a plasma on the wall.
9 Responses to “Why do people buy flat screen TVs when a tube TV gives the clearest picture?”
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April 19th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I think its space and hi def…probably for some also snob appeal.
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April 19th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
some people have limited space
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April 19th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Lcd hd gives the best pic even without a hd sorce the pics clearer
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April 19th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
In part you partially answered your own question. Most flat screen TVs have input and outputs designed for use with HDMI audio and visual components. Sure, some people want the latest and greatest technology, but as flat screens become more and more affordable, Hi-Def provides a superior picture.
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April 19th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
I have a 35" tube TV and a 50" hi def plasma replaced that because it is SO superior. A tube TV USED to be the best you can buy……now it isn’t even close.
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April 19th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Light weight
Can hang on a wall, taking very litle space
Cool factor
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April 19th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
well for one..they’re cool. And since analog broadcast will be discontinued in this country in Feb ’09, maybe most dont want to have to purchase an analog/digital converter for their old 200 pound piece of useless electronic equipment.
Glass screen tv’s are like the AMC "pacer". Bulky, costly to run, and just plain ugly.
Join the 90′s dude
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April 19th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I replaced my 32 inch flat screen tv with a 50 inch samsung plasma and the difference in picture is amazing. And yes it is a cool factor when people see my tv hanging on the wall but its also technology factor, with HD becoming the norm in tv, why not upgrade before i have to do it last minute.
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April 19th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Technically a "flat screen" TV simply means it has a flat screen instead of a curved one. Almost all TVs are "flat screen" TVs these days. An LCD or Plasma is a "flat panel" TV meaning it is thin. I assume we are talking about "flat panel" TVs.
First of all, digital TV and HD makes little difference since most CRTs (tube TVs) these days come with a digital tuner and some with HD capability. Then aside from the "cool" factor there are reasons people are moving away from CRTs. Although it does seem like a lot of the work up until now has simply been trying to get the new flat panels to look as good as the CRTs. LCD TVs still don’t have quite the color or contrast ratio, but that’s been improving by the year. Mostly you have to consider the size and weight difference. If you buy a 19" CRT, you almost have to get a stand with it because of their size. Where a 19" LCD can be put almost anywhere: a desk, a nightstand, or the wall. The largest CRTs you’ll see are 36" and weigh more than 200lbs, even a 32" TV can weight 150lbs. A 46" LCD or Plasma doesn’t normally weigh even 100lbs. When it comes to big screen TVs, the old CRT projection TVs don’t even compare to the new micro projection TVs in picture quality. Also plasma TVs come in a number of sizes above 37" and look as good if not better than CRTs. Plus they now have about the same life expectancy and of course you can put a plasma on the wall.
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