CRT loosing its emissions,time to replace it.

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"Blondie" wrote in message
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Hello All,

My Sony television ( a 1997 model) began exhibiting problems this morning.
The picture started flashing on and off (continuous sound though) for
about ten seconds. Didn't think nothing of it, and turned the unit off
after breakfast. Came back at lunch, turned the unit on, and no picture
( but I did have sound). Turned the unit off, waited a few seconds, and
turned the unit back on. Their was the usual few seconds warm up delay
and this time the picture came on, but their was this huge flash when it
did. The picture stayed on but the color was out of whack, everything
displayed had a pinkish/red tone to it. I tried all the usual menu
adjustments, but to no avail.

Now I don't expect anyone to try and diagnose what the problem is, but I
would like to know about what the average lifespan of a Sony unit like
this is? As I pointed out it's a nine year old unit, and I wouldn't want
to spend any money having this unit repaired if it is near the end of it's
average service life. Any input would be appreciated.