Can we afford to lose CRT TVs?
Monday, October 23, 2006
I came across this story reading CNN this morning:
Flat-planels rule, old boob tube all but dead
REDWOOD CITY, California (AP) -- The lone conventional television set at Anderson's TV store sat along a side wall like a castoff. Its screen was dark as dozens of other gleaming flat-panel and big-screen models flashed nearby with vivid color images.
The staff at the Redwood City store hadn't even bothered to turn on the cathode-ray tube TV until a reporter asked to see it on a recent afternoon. ..Read More
Considering the cost of flat panel TVs, that's a bit of a scary thought. I am sure the prices will come down, but it sure is nice being able to buy a good TV for $200 to $300. With flat panels, you are looking at $700 to $900 for low-end, resonably sized TVs. Hopefully the CRTs stick around for a while to provide a cheaper alternative because I have my doubts that the flat panels will be any more durable, possibly less.
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Can We Afford To Lose CRT TVs
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 | By Alan24
Hello Fisher
Here in the UK our government and the organisation that is committed to influence the way we think and behave (the BBC) has gone one better - were going digital. In the next few years the UKs existing broadcasting system will be closed down entirly to be replaced by a new shiny digital system. All non digital TVs and radio will be rendered useless.
However for those who cannot afford a new shiny digital system the powers that be have come up with a Set Top Box you can plug into your old set and receive a limited amount of digital broadcasting. Cost - about $150. Beat that!
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