CRTs cause lethal doses of X-rays.The reason why they're so heavy is because the glass is heavily leaded to contain the deadly X-rays. LCD and Plasma TV's don't cause X-rays or any other lethal radaition at all.

true story, bra.

>>2837527

And that's why we're all dead now.

>>2837537
did you miss the heavily shielded and thats why they are so heavy part?

>>2837543

Did you miss the who the fuck cares since we're still alive part?

>>2837543
Reading retention and comprehension is obviously not a prerequisite to post on /tv/. Sorry, bra

9. That shiny 1080p set you're lusting after will cost 30% less next year. Flat panel technology hasn't matured yet. LCD Picture quality has improved considerably in the last couple of years, while prices have dropped through the floor. You can bet the trend will continue - next years models will be better, larger and cheaper. Wait it out and make manufacturers work hard to get your money.
Only legitimate reason provided.

>>2837555

New tech always gets cheaper. You're paying for not having to wait.

>>2837555
No its not. The same 'stupid logic' about prices dropping can be used about any electronics/computers.

Dont buy that shiny new computer b/c in 6 months prices would have dropped. Dont buy that Ipod b/c in 1 year you can get a better one with a bigger screen/memory. If you keep 'waiting' for something better and cheaper, then you mind as wait forever then.

>>2837537
1. crack the glass tube
2. turn it on
3. ???
4. profit

Fuck HD TV's, I'm perfectly happy with my old 40" Zenith TV from the 90's.

>>2837557
Yes, new tech always gets cheaper & better quality, but not at the same rate that HDTVs have been. It's a subjective issue as far as where to draw the line.

>>2837571

oh you

>>2837571
>Fuck HD TV's, I'm perfectly happy with my old 40" Zenith TV from the 90's.

No such thing as a 40" Tube TV unless you paid like $10,000 for one of those 'specialty-produced' one. And if you have one, it must weigh like 500 lbs.

>>2837599

>And if you have one, it must weigh like 500 lbs.

So?

>>2837599
and old projection TV's had the shittiest picture quality.

>>2837580

lol. Maybe a bit off-topic, but I remember when HDTV's first came out, walking into a Best Buy and seeing a 48" plasma for $10k and a 36" flatscreen computer monitor for $5.8k. I shat myself hard over the prices.

Now, you can get a good brand 32" LCD for around $600, which is what a good 32" tube TV costed before the HDTVs came out. It's cheap enough now.

>>2837555

And it'll all be made in china so expect it to require servicing once every 2 weeks.

Fucking chinks.

>>2837603
So ?
hmmm wait.

Dumb.

>>2837517
gb2/g/

>>2837517
I lost my job a couple of years ago, but I worked in the business of designing some of the technology behind flat-panel TVs.

I own a 32-inch sony wega CRT, and I wouldn't trade it for what's available because it's not significanly better. I will buy an LED-based flat-panel TV when I can get one for under $500.

There's nothing wrong with waiting unless all you ever want is the latest and greatest, but then you'll never be happy. I can buy old nintendo cartridges for next to nothing at garage sales and craigslist. My N64 works fine, and someone gave me a gamecube too.

I'll play guitar hero in a few years, and it will probably cost me $20 at a garage sale.

>>2837621
>I lost my job a couple of years ago

Fired or just laid off?

11. eurofag

They forgot the horrible lag that most HDTVs give off. Say your playing DDR, street fighter, or something that requires timing. That lag will really fuck you up.

>>2837621
Gigantic cheapfag detected.

>>2837610
>It's cheap enough now.

Prices are so cheap for HDTVs, unless you have no money, I dont know people dont buy one.

There are sales every week for 32" HDTVs for $350 - pic related. Here is a Phillips 42" 1080p LCD for under $700 :

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=sc_pgc_r_12_0_1038614/601-0642559-0276960?ie=UTF8&fromb
rowse=1&asin=B001E3XAI6

CRTS have the truest, deepest blacks.

Just ask NPH.

>>2837635
frugalfag... not a cheapfag

>>2837650
Better than a Pioneer Kuro set? PROVE IT, because I don't believe it.

>>2837647
Westinghouse refurbished 47" 1080p LCD HDTV for $770 shipped

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=210740054&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

>>2837625
fired. The company was purchased and there was a purge of 'overlapping responsibility' or some such crap.

I knew it was coming, so I spent the weeks leading up to it stealing anything I could get my hands on. You start early because when the morons realize their going to get fired they steal stupidly and hidden cameras start popping up everywhere.

>>2837632
first-gen HDTV's had problems with shit like ghosting, but that's fixed with newer ones doing progressive scan.