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CRT's do look better

Mar 31, 2006 6:45AM PST

But they also involve calibration, bulb replacement, and the narrowest viewing angle of all the technologies. Its the oldest of the technologies so they have it down to a science at this point

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I agree but...
Mar 31, 2006 3:16PM PST

Bulb replacement???? Narrowest viewing angle????

I believe you meant the widest viewing angle, and as far as bulb replacement, please tell me when was the last time you heard about a 20" tv being taken to the repair shop to have its bulb replaced????

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(NT) (NT) That was refering to rear projection CRT
Mar 31, 2006 3:58PM PST
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CERTAINLY SEEMS TO........
Apr 1, 2006 10:48AM PST

COMCAST installed the CABLE CARD in my SONY KD-34XS955
yesterday. Looks awesome. Free weekend of SHOWTIME HD
(coincidence; "CRASH" premieres @ 8:05PM EDT Sunday.)

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Think about it...
Apr 2, 2006 6:24PM PDT

No on-demand!!! the 2nd best part of HD cable (every cable movie free at your fingertips)... but you have to have the box