Thin CRTs to Challenge LCDs in 2005

bigtangringo writes "First Samsung and now LG.Phillips have worked out a way to create thin CRT displays. Thin CRTs offer the best of both worlds -- superior picture quality with a slim size. Thin CRTs are expected to be more expensive than current CRTs, however they are also expected to drop in price rapidly. Both companies plan on releasing Thin CRTs in late 2005."

Perfect Example.....

[hcob$]

Of why people like me (and most of slashdot) HATE to rush out and buy new equipment. I just spent a little over 400 on a 19" LCD Pannel, and DAMNIT they come out with this nifty little thingy(that's the technical term ya know).

At this rate of technological development, I'm just wondering when Moore's law will be replaced by Murphy's.

Re:"Super-Slim"

[muftak]

you weigh 44kg, thats under 100 pounds? what are you, an anorexic midget?

I want one!

[mrjb]

Now I can have a flat screen, and still keep my radiation tan!

Ganja

[felonius maximus]

Smoke more weed, I've heard from reputable scienticians that it's good against Glaucoma.

Priceless

[Schwing84]

Money saved on reduced cost CRT's $20. Money spent on replacing eyes from radiation...priceless

Re:"Super-Slim"

[atta1]

I eat pies and pasties for breakfast

Well, I can see how you keep the weight off. Pasties can't add much more than a couple of ounces, and the act of eating them probably burns a lot of calories!

talk about hot.

[nblender]

At work, I have 5 LCD's on my desk comprising 3 computers; with 1 keyboard/mouse... If it weren't for LCD, I'd be wearing shorts and a tank top to work every day....

Re:/. is Missing the Point

[Anonymous Coward]

>Sure, as COMPUTER monitors it ain't all that great, but these have signifigant advantges over Plasma and LCD in the living room.

I don't understand. What's this "living room" you speak of? Some sort of biomechanical device where people can put their desks and computers? But first you said it isn't great for computer monitors... what else would you use a monitor for? Can you use things that are not attached to a computer??

Re:Eyes

[Clueless Moron]

reflected light is more 'natural'.

Gosh. Do the photons come with little tags that say "organically grown"?

Re:Priceless

[Anita Coney]

If I wasn't blind from glaucoma [bbc.co.uk], I'd offer a pithy rebut to your slander against the CRT!

Re:Ganja -- It's True!

[Ride-My-Rocket]

Smoke more weed, I've heard from reputable scienticians that it's good against Glaucoma.

This man knows what he's talking about. I've been smoking weed since forever, and I'm glaucoma-free!

What you can do with a TV

[tepples]

what else would you use a monitor for? Can you use things that are not attached to a computer??

For one thing, you can use cheap proprietary computers that play only games signed by the computer maker. For instance, the "GameCube" computer has some innovative titles with gameplay that PC developers wouldn't dream of touching. You can also subscribe to a hundred or more streaming video feeds for $50/mo or even pluck about four or six feeds from the air for free (unless you live in the UK, where TV-less households take a tax deduction).

Re:There is no challenge here. - I Challenge Thee!

[amorsen]

You get more radiation from a 25Watt incandescent light bulb.

Incandescent light bulbs don't create X-rays.

Oops! - NM

[ductormalef]

Boy is my face red :)