My 1969 Sony Trinitron KV-1210U CRT TV (pics)

[Robb]

I heard the newer LED sets can last 20+ years if they are used 3 hours per day.

[Jon A.]

Originally Posted by Robb

I heard the newer LED sets can last 20+ years if they are used 3 hours per day.

Nevertheless, your Trinny has far outlasted that, and will probably still last a lot longer. Much better looking too, bonus.

[Dreamsbeard]

Originally Posted by KV-1926R

. Much better looking too, bonus.

That would be my main grip with newer FP TV : They all look the same...nothing special. Dare I say it...? Boring!

[Jon A.]

Originally Posted by Dreamsbeard

That would be my main grip with newer FP TV : They all look the same...nothing special. Dare I say it...? Boring!

Yup, I don't see their "styling" ever changing dramatically. The future of repurposing TVs is turning these things into picture frames. Not much cash to be had there.

For me, a TV has to look good when it's off too, which is most of the time. Actually, my interest in watching TV (pre-recorded stuff that is) has increased since I got into the older sets.

Originally Posted by Sandy G

I DO have a cable box in the "Ships' Radio Room", where the Porthole & most of my Boatanchors live..

Good thing that porthole doesn't open, that's what contributed to the sinking of Britannic and the Empress of Ireland.

[Sandy G]

Good thing that porthole doesn't open, that's what contributed to the sinking of Britannic and the Empress of Ireland.[/QUOTE]

Fortunately, the Porthole sits atop my roll-top desk, far away from small, prying fingers... Bethany's son Logan is the only one I REALLY have to worry about, but he's only 9 months old now, it'll be a year or so before I really have to worry about him... He WILL get a full indoctrination of how wonderful Tube stuff is, as Bethany & her husband, Corey, and by extention, Logan, stand to inherit all my Good Junque one of these days.. Hey, Bethany's the daughter I never had, I honestly COULDN'T love her any more if she was my flesh & blood... And I thought I would lose her when she married Corey... I DIDN'T lose a "Bethany", as much as I GAINED a "Corey"...DAMN good deal, if you ask me...