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Title: CRT Tube vs CRT Flat vs Thin Flat Screen TV? Who wins?
Post by: LASmith132 on June 01, 2012, 04:10:54 pm

I have:

22" Thin Flat widescreen Monitor ???
or
25" CRT Tube 4:3 TV ???

OR

should I buy something else? I want to play everything including shooters.  ???

Title: Re: CRT Tube vs CRT Flat vs Thin Flat Screen TV? Who wins?
Post by: Drnick on June 01, 2012, 04:13:28 pm

25" CRT Tube 4:3 TV would be my choice, I presume by shooters you mean light guns.

Title: Re: CRT Tube vs CRT Flat vs Thin Flat Screen TV? Who wins?
Post by: DaveMMR on June 01, 2012, 09:50:49 pm

How much space do you have? What kind of video card are you using?  A CRT means deeper cab and a video card that can connect to the TV.  A monitor connects to the computer easier and means a thinner cab but you lose a little arcade authenticity.

For me, I would prefer a 4:3 flatscreen (19 - 20") or arcade monitor, space permitting.

Title: Re: CRT Tube vs CRT Flat vs Thin Flat Screen TV? Who wins?
Post by: Dawgz Rule on June 02, 2012, 07:21:48 am

Put them side by side and see what you think of the picture for the games that you like to play.  I am betting you will like the more authentic look of the 25" CRT.