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CRT Televisions - The Advantages of CRT Televisions

CRT televisions have a number of advantages over other types of television. Here are some of the benefits of buying a CRT television.

CRT TVs are Reliable

The conventional television is extremely reliable, with a lifetime of many years.

Additional Features of CRT Televisions

Although you might think that a CRT television is behind the times compared with new types of television such as LCD or plasma TVs, many models of CRT television have features like Widescreen viewing capability and flat screens.

Price

CRT televisions tend to be much cheaper than other types of television such as LCD or plasma TVs.

The Disadvantages of CRT Televisions

Although CRT televisions have many positive features, there are a number of points to bear in mind when considering whether or not to choose a CRT television:

CRT Televisions - Size

Due to the size of the Cathode Ray Tube, traditional CRT televisions tend to be large and fairly heavy compared to their plasma and LCD screen counterparts.

Increased Postage Costs

The size of a CRT television may increase the cost of postage and packaging if you’re ordering online.

Aspect ratio of CRT Televisions

The 4:3 aspect ratio of the conventional television screen does not fit the human eyes field of vision as well as the widescreen aspect of 16:9. Therefore, programme makers are increasingly favouring the widescreen format. Although at the moment most programming is still made in the 4:3 format, this looks set to change. DVDs already use the widescreen format, echoing the way in which the film is shown at the cinema.

Therefore, if your CRT television doesn’t allow you to watch programmes in the Widescreen format, you may find that you will need to upgrade to a new television within a few years.

Further Information

You can learn more about the different models and brands of CRT television available in our Brands of Television section and on our Top Models of CRT Television page.

You can find out more about the types of accessory you can buy for your CRT television in our Accessories section.

If you want to buy a CRT television, go to our Where to Buy pages to find out about some great deals from online suppliers.

If you aren’t sure whether or not a CRT television is the best option for you, visit our guide to How to Choose and Buy a Television for some hints and tips on what to look for or our Types of Television section for details of what’s available.

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