Re TV issue:
Real quick:
Ideally you want a newer CRT TV. The newer CRT Tv's usually have at least S-video in, some have component, and some even have VGA, if you can find a CRT HDTV you are golden. Barring that here is what you should do:
When you find a TV, turn it on set it to s-video input and then unplug it. Wait like a minute and plug it back in. If it turns back on automatically, and is on the right channel, you are good. A lot of the newer crt's were designed to do this so they could be used with home entertainment centers to all be powered off and on easily.
If the TV does not turn itself on automatically, then unplug the tv, and keep the power button pressed in, then plug the tv in. If the tv turns on, and its on the right channel, then you have a suitable TV. You can either jumper the power button so its always on, or set the TV up so that the button is always pushed, I hear a toothpick wedged in the power buton is one way to do it.
If the TV does not power on after you plug it in and hold the button down, or if the tv does not stay on with the power button held down, or if it powers on, but does not power on to the right channel, I say just move on. Yeah, there are ways to get around these issues, but in my opinion, its not worth the time/frustration/cost/effort to make it work. With CRT's being so cheap, I say just find one at a thrift store or CL that fits your needs better.
Lastly, you can just use a CRT monitor, and save a lot of headaches.