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36" Tube TV Options?
« on: July 29, 2011, 07:15:47 pm »
Finally bought into the flatscreen tv phenom.  The old 36" tube is now homeless.  I'm thinking showcase cab, the SO is thinking landfill.  What do you think I should do?
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 07:24:54 pm »
Ginormous cocktail cab  :woot :woot
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011, 07:26:45 pm »
I was thinking bartop, but you may just have convinced me otherwise :)
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2011, 12:31:10 pm »

Nice driving cab?
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2011, 02:19:33 pm »
Throwing it away seems kind of drastic.  At least throw it up on craigslist for $20 before you do that.  There are plenty of people out there who would appreciate a big SDTV for retro console gaming. 

Does it have a component video connection?
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2011, 03:45:42 pm »
vertical cabinet ;D
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2011, 08:36:21 pm »
Quote from: Jack Burton on July 30, 2011, 02:19:33 pm
Throwing it away seems kind of drastic.  At least throw it up on craigslist for $20 before you do that.

He could probably get a good hundred or so for it, especially if he lives close to the Mexican border.
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2011, 10:37:28 pm »
Quote from: Donkbaca on July 29, 2011, 07:24:54 pm
Ginormous cocktail cab  :woot :woot

This got me thinking... how big of a TV could you practically build a cocktail around? I've got a 32".... Pac Man Battle Royale has a 32" (widescreen, LCD) I think....
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2011, 10:49:12 pm »
My dad's got a 40" mitubishi tube tv. The thing is a BEAST  :o

But, it's still looks great.

He's wanting to get a projector, So I might have a shot at it.

Now THAT would make a hell of a cocktail (ok, not a cocktail, that'd be a dining room table cab!)
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2011, 11:01:49 pm »
Quote from: Gray_Area on July 30, 2011, 08:36:21 pm
Quote from: Jack Burton on July 30, 2011, 02:19:33 pm
Throwing it away seems kind of drastic.  At least throw it up on craigslist for $20 before you do that.

He could probably get a good hundred or so for it, especially if he lives close to the Mexican border.

You say that cause hes in Canada?

Anyways, showcase cab with lightguns!
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2011, 12:05:11 pm »
Quote from: DCsegaDH on July 30, 2011, 03:45:42 pm
vertical cabinet ;D
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You'll have an easier time fitting a bigger TV in a cabinet if it's vertical too.
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2011, 12:07:16 pm »
Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on August 01, 2011, 12:05:11 pm
Quote from: DCsegaDH on July 30, 2011, 03:45:42 pm
vertical cabinet ;D
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You'll have an easier time fitting a bigger TV in a cabinet if it's vertical too.

like this?
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=97260.0

thats a 32" CRT, gonna hafta be a WIDE cab to squeeze 36" in there
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2011, 10:12:55 pm »
Quote from: thefearsomefearful on July 30, 2011, 10:37:28 pm
how big of a TV could you practically build a cocktail around?

Look here.
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2011, 11:03:06 pm »
Most of those look to be the typical 19" size.... I bet bigger can be done.... ;D

Quote from: Gray_Area on August 02, 2011, 10:12:55 pm
Quote from: thefearsomefearful on July 30, 2011, 10:37:28 pm
how big of a TV could you practically build a cocktail around?

Look here.
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2011, 11:33:04 pm »
spotted one in there that is a 33" cocktail.  Seems much too big for my tastes.

I think a vertical over 30" would need some distance between player and screen... at which point you pretty much have a showcase cab.  Just add guns and you're all set.  I have a 27" horiz. now, and cannot imagine the screen any bigger without more distance.
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2011, 11:58:27 pm »
Quote from: Malenko on August 01, 2011, 12:07:16 pm
like this?
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=97260.0

thats a 32" CRT, gonna hafta be a WIDE cab to squeeze 36" in there

Awesome, I like how pacman is bigger than the buttons.
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2011, 07:17:08 am »
Quote from: ids on August 02, 2011, 11:33:04 pm
spotted one in there that is a 33" cocktail.  Seems much too big for my tastes.

I think a vertical over 30" would need some distance between player and screen... at which point you pretty much have a showcase cab.  Just add guns and you're all set.  I have a 27" horiz. now, and cannot imagine the screen any bigger without more distance.

I missed that one. Can you post a link?

Yeah, I imagine a screen so close would be overwhelming.
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Re: 36" Tube TV Options?
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