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Originally Posted by andy
The only tube color TVs I still find in working condition are GE Portacolors. I guess there wasn't much to go wrong.
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Haha. Before even opening this thread, my first thought was the all-tube Portacolors. This may sound bonkers but in terms of reliability, the Portacolors had it hands-down despite the cheezy-looking construction and low picture resolution.
With the narrow-deflection CRT and low B+, the deflection tubes were not stressed near as much as in regular sets. The resultant cooler running seemed to be the biggest factor influencing the Portacolors' longevity.