Is CRT better than LCD?

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#1 black_awpN1
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Is CRT better than LCD? im choosing between two tvs, ones a Samsung 27" Flat LCD HDTV. It costs 698.99 and the others a Samsung Slimfit 30" Flat Tube HDTV CRT  for 599.99

So what do you guys think?

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#2 budorz
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no idea but a simple google search will let you know.. http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Flat-Panel-Reviews/CRT-vs-LCD/
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#4 SpYkMo
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flat tube is exactly what it sounds like. flat screen but bulky back like a regular Tv. i have a 27" samsung in my room, i believe it was the slimfit , but not 100%.  the picture is great, but its kinda a pain to move. i thought id be getting a flat Tv but i still enjoy it.
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i got a 26" dynaflat samsung hdtv. its a crt and weighs about 90 lbs. its freaking heavy i recently moved from the basement to second story of house so i had to lug that sucker up two stories. crts are decent but if i could i would take the lcd.
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i got a 26" dynaflat samsung hdtv. its a crt and weighs about 90 lbs. its freaking heavy i recently moved from the basement to second story of house so i had to lug that sucker up two stories. crts are decent but if i could i would take the lcd.xbox360isgr8t

im not too concerned with the weight, just the Image Quality.

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#8 Avalos86
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[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]i got a 26" dynaflat samsung hdtv. its a crt and weighs about 90 lbs. its freaking heavy i recently moved from the basement to second story of house so i had to lug that sucker up two stories. crts are decent but if i could i would take the lcd.black_awpN1

im not too concerned with the weight, just the Image Quality.

 

Hmm, I think LCD provides better image but I'm not sure. It comes down to what input your using, VGA or component.

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[QUOTE="black_awpN1"]

[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]i got a 26" dynaflat samsung hdtv. its a crt and weighs about 90 lbs. its freaking heavy i recently moved from the basement to second story of house so i had to lug that sucker up two stories. crts are decent but if i could i would take the lcd.Avalos86

im not too concerned with the weight, just the Image Quality.

 

Hmm, I think LCD provides better image but I'm not sure. It comes down to what input your using, VGA or component.

 

u might be concerned with the weight depending on where u live and if ur moving anytime soon and if the tv u get weighs 70-100 lbs.

 

sorry no side shots for depth but here is my tv...

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[QUOTE="Avalos86"][QUOTE="black_awpN1"]

[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]i got a 26" dynaflat samsung hdtv. its a crt and weighs about 90 lbs. its freaking heavy i recently moved from the basement to second story of house so i had to lug that sucker up two stories. crts are decent but if i could i would take the lcd.xbox360isgr8t

im not too concerned with the weight, just the Image Quality.

 

Hmm, I think LCD provides better image but I'm not sure. It comes down to what input your using, VGA or component.

I looked up the specs of the CRT TV, it weighs, oh jesus, 117 lbs :shock:! the LCD weighs 23lbs!  LOL :lol:

u might be concerned with the weight depending on where u live and if ur moving anytime soon and if the tv u get weighs 70-100 lbs.

 

sorry no side shots for depth but here is my tv...

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#11 s3lFc0nTr0l
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If you want temporary cheap solution, a plasma is really nice too. It has life spam about 10 years which I think it is good enough for the price. And when you get LCD, get a real LCD, not LCD projection which is just a projection TV in reality.magicalclick
we just bought a 42" samsung plasma and its life span is 27 yrs at 6 hours a day. so dont generalize like that
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[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]i got a 26" dynaflat samsung hdtv. its a crt and weighs about 90 lbs. its freaking heavy i recently moved from the basement to second story of house so i had to lug that sucker up two stories. crts are decent but if i could i would take the lcd.black_awpN1

im not too concerned with the weight, just the Image Quality.

 

then definatley go 4 the crt betta quality picture and betta colour. also less chance of bleeding pixels 

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#13 manic111
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If you are concerned only about image quality, get the CRT. It is much better at Standard Def, and noticeably better at High Def. And you dont need to worry about things like refresh rates.
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#14 sunnystarz
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in term of picture quality yes, but CRT is like 100 lbs, and LCD is the size of a thin dvd player....but really unless u r anal about lil' bit more detail, CRT is dead and LCD is the new thing
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#15 Flexmaster_365
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If you got room get the CRT, they offer the best picture quality.
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#16 jay051684
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DLP is the way to go

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#17 danneswegman
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yes, crt = better
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#18 Game_Lover70
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Not sure