CRT TV's Aren't Quite Dead Yet...

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.physorg.com/news1842.html' target='_blank'>http://www.physorg.com/news1842.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Samsung SDI Co, Ltd has developed a 32-inch cathode ray tube (CRT) only 35cm deep, reducing the depth of the finished TV to 38cm. While 38cm is still fairly thicker than modern plasma display panel and LCD TVs, it would be on a par with the 40cm depth of most rear-projection units. Samsung SDI is refining the CRT and attacking the TV market because it is confident that there is still more than enough reason to bet on the CRT TV."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/samsung-sdi-crt.jpg" /> <br /><br />The article goes on to say that Samsung is working on a 20 CM thick model, designed to go head to head with LCD screens.

[Kent Pribbernow]

The one thing I have always detested about CRTs is their inherent screen geometry issues. You can never get a perfectly square image onscreen. There are always some goofy imperfections that cause one or more corner of your screen to bow inwards or some such behavior that can't be corrected.

[Felix Torres]

I'm waiting to see one of these in the flesh before settling on the tech for my next TV; CRT brightness, response time, viewing angles and color are all pluses. Should be great for games.

Worth noting: the quoted thickness is for the electron gun hump in the center, not the whole casing so the unit will be significantly less bulkier than rear projection units.

If they can deliver plasma color saturation without the burn-in and life-cycle issues and true HD resolutions at the promised prices ($800 street) this tech will eat up a good chunk of the market.