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I had first been reading about HD TV around 1989. In 1990, Toshiba released the CZ3299K, a 32 inch with what the brochure describes as "Frame memory double scanning non-interlaced picture."
I could not resist. In September of 1991, I took the dive to the tune of $2,400. The clarity, solidity, and lack of jitter were a revelation. The poor blacks were a real disappointment.
Just after the 3 year warranty expired, a chip on the main circuit board died and the cost of the board was over $1,000. I talked Toshiba into buying the set back for about $1,400. Then bought a lined doubled 35 inch ProScan, back when ProScan was truly exceptional.
In August of 2004, I treated myself to my first really big screen, a Toshiba 65H84. Cost hundreds less than that first 32 inch line doubled tube.
If I had to replace my display today, I don't know what I would do. Massive CRT-RPTV is on its way out and for good reason. Plasma is way too expensive for >60" displays. SXRD sounds good, but the jump from the $5,000 60 inch, to the $11,000 70 inch is crazy.
Happy New Year to All
I could not resist. In September of 1991, I took the dive to the tune of $2,400. The clarity, solidity, and lack of jitter were a revelation. The poor blacks were a real disappointment.
Just after the 3 year warranty expired, a chip on the main circuit board died and the cost of the board was over $1,000. I talked Toshiba into buying the set back for about $1,400. Then bought a lined doubled 35 inch ProScan, back when ProScan was truly exceptional.
In August of 2004, I treated myself to my first really big screen, a Toshiba 65H84. Cost hundreds less than that first 32 inch line doubled tube.
If I had to replace my display today, I don't know what I would do. Massive CRT-RPTV is on its way out and for good reason. Plasma is way too expensive for >60" displays. SXRD sounds good, but the jump from the $5,000 60 inch, to the $11,000 70 inch is crazy.
Happy New Year to All
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