[XCSSA] Purchasing used 1080i TV advice

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 4:52 PM, X-otic Computer Systems of San
Antonio <xcssa at xcssa.org> wrote:
> How easy is it to move?
>
> Could be any number of "internal projection" technologies:
>
> CRT
> LCD
> Light Pipe

>From the picture it doesn't look like a rear projection TV. He's
sending me the model # tonight.

> CRT projection has good qualities, but often looks dim unless you
> have darkened room (as you should have anyway for watching tv, not
> totally dark, but 10% of maximum screen brightness).  Also they are
> HEAVY!  For this, check if brightness level and color are
> satisfactory to you, and can handle the weight. Also check geometry,
> focus, convergence of colors, background uniformity, etc.

He says to bring a small truck to carry it home. But that could be due
to just its size not weight.

> LCD projection (and non-projection) have somewhat inferior black
> level, but appear very crisp and bright otherwise.  Every year the
> LCD black level gets better, still no where near CRT or Plasma.  They
> are pretty much all direct-view now since LCD panels have gotten so
> cheap, no point in bothering with projection anymore.

You reminded me of something, I do have a Pioneer test pattern DVD
I'll bring with me.

> How big is it?  Nowadays LCD displays 52 inches and under are
> reasonable, and 32 inches are cheap.

It is 50".


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