UCLAN wrote:
Ken G. wrote:

Locate the filament dropping resistor and short it out . That will let a
couple more volts to the tube filament and fix the picture for some time


Thanks, but it is currently 10' above ground in a cabinet (still in
use.) I will monitor its deterioration, and look for the best set
that is less than 26" wide in the meantime. Tough to find a 24" screen
in a less than 26" wide package. The 24" WEGA is 25.8" wide.

Which has better longevity: a CRT or a LCD?



LCD, hands down. The backlight is normally good for about 50K, but it
can be replaced with some effort.

James Sweet wrote:

Which has better longevity: a CRT or a LCD?

LCD, hands down. The backlight is normally good for about 50K, but it
can be replaced with some effort.

That's what I thought. Thanks.

Any thoughts on purchasing a (actually 3) high quality TV today?

UCLAN wrote:
James Sweet wrote:

Which has better longevity: a CRT or a LCD?


LCD, hands down. The backlight is normally good for about 50K, but it
can be replaced with some effort.


That's what I thought. Thanks.

Any thoughts on purchasing a (actually 3) high quality TV today?


I'm out of the loop as to what stuff is any good these days. Someone
else will probably have some recommendations, I think most of the LCD
sets are pretty similar though until you get into the high end stuff or
the really super cheap crap.

James Sweet wrote:

I'm out of the loop as to what stuff is any good these days.

Protron is good stuff

Someone else will probably have some recommendations, I think most of the LCD
sets are pretty similar though

No they are not.

until you get into the high end stuff

Like Protron

or the really super cheap crap.

Like Sony.