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CRTs Still Beat Flat-Panel TVs

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the catching-on-too-well dept.

mr.henry writes "Consumers scrambling for sexy new flat-panel televisions may want to tune in to this less-publicized feature of the trendy boxes: They don't deliver pictures as clearly as traditional tube TVs do. Consumers think they're buying the best in technology (with flat-panel televisions), but it's more of an emotional purchase."

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  1. Is this surprising anyone here? by DeadVulcan · · Score: 4, Funny

    Emotional purchases, indeed. "Yeah, but this one goes up to eleven!!"

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  2. Re:But they look cool by eenglish_ca · · Score: 4, Funny

    I already get a warm fuzzy feeling from the static off my crt when I hug it and it's been running for a while.

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  3. Nonsense! by Ghostgate · · Score: 5, Funny

    Your CRT monitor according to some studies shows it can cause brain damage and short term memory problems due to the radiation.

    This is just silly. Why, many of us here on Slashdot have been using them every day for years now... some for decades! And when you look at the fine group we have assembled here, I'm sure you won't find any evidence of brain damage or short-term... ah... wait a sec, now. What were we talking about again? No, of course I remember... heh. Just give me a few moments to review some polaroids and these notes that I've written on my skin, and I'll comment further.

  4. Re:Doesn't add up... by SunFan · · Score: 5, Funny

    They don't want it big, bulky and ugly.

    Yeah, watching TV shouldn't remind them of their spouse!

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