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TV talk - Reliable TV - Tube, LCD, plasma...

Trying to research this can put one over the edge. Do newer technologies surpass tube picture quality? What is the most reliable?

I may be in the market for a new TV and I am wondering if it is best to go with something like a Panasonic Tau or move to something like LCD. Screen size could be anywhere from mid 30" to mid 40".

We all want a great picture, it's a given, but I want a reliable TV, one not ready for the scrap heap in a couple years, they cost to much.

Budget, anywhere from 1 - 2.5k. I see Tau's in my range for less the 1.5k or bigger LCD/Plasmas for more.
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slappy
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Nothing beats CRT when it comes to picture quality, black levels, reliability, and life span.

however, CRT HDTV's weigh a freaking ton and are usually about 2 feet deep, and just dont look as cool as some of the newers.

DLP's picture kinda sucks on standard programming

Plasma's life is not very long and they buzz at high altitudes and dont have the best black levels

LCD tv's are pretty impressive overall, but still are not as good as CRT's with reliability and black levels

LCD projection are great, but thier blues tend to start degrading after about 20,000 hours. this is pretty recent news, and does not affect all of them, but a majority of them
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kennyt
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Slappy, I tend to agree with you, but must correct you on the DLP w/ Standard programming. It depends on your source.... most cable systems suck, go to VOOM or Direct TV and it isn't as you say.

I still am for DLP over LCD as the bulb life is longer on DLP RPTV's, and the LCD's still don't do fast motion well. If you don't beleive me go to your local TV dealers and watch the same channel on the different sets.... FWIW I did this with a friend looking for a new TV three weeks ago and it still is true to my eyes.
herman
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CRT still rules unless you can't handle the depth of the cabinet.
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