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Stunning machine - was shocked that in 1980 30 inches was the largest CRT - but that makes sense I suppose - we really are spoilt with screen sizes (and costs)
by ljf 1y ago
Stunning machine - was shocked that in 1980 30 inches was the largest CRT - but that makes sense I suppose - we really are spoilt with screen sizes (and costs) now.
- chihuahua 1y agoThe sweet spot for CRTs was 27" - any larger, and one person could no longer lift it without risking injury; any smaller, and you'd feel like you're missing out. A 27" TV weighed just under 100 pounds (45kg) if I remember correctly.
- userbinator 1y agohttps://crtdatabase.com/crts/sony/sony-kv-27v45 https://crtdatabase.com/crts/sony/sony-kv-27v45 Yes, a little short of 100lbs. The heaviest part of the set is the CRT, but more precisely, the front of the tube. It's very thick glass.
- ljf 1y agoExcellent video - there is so much wonderful niche content out there by people who are truly excited to share their interests and discoveries.
- Aloha 1y agoI'd actually argue that 25" was the sweet spot, 27" was just a little nicer.
- 77pt77 1y ago> we really are spoilt with screen sizes (and costs) now. Also travel. Travel got even cheaper. Lodging and home ownership on the other hand...
- Reason077 1y agoThe largest ever Trinitron CRT was the 45 inch (!!) KX-45ED1. Here's a fascinating account of an enthusiast uncovering (and recovering) one of these behemoths in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfZxOuc9Qwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfZxOuc9Qwk