Typical price: £900
What is it: 36-inch CRT TV with surround-sound speakers
What we think: If you're not ready to splash out on a flat screen, this CRT will give you unbeatable picture quality for a comparatively low price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 June 2005
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba 36ZP48, LCD, picture quality, connectivity
We like:
Contemporary styling; surround-sound speakers included in the package; flawless picture quality; component inputs
We don't like:
Hernia-inducing size and weight
You might also need:
RGB Scart cable, component cable, aerial
CNET UK judgement:
When you're viewing standard-definition television or DVD movies, CRT TVs can't be beaten. While anyone making a serious investment for the future would be better off with a flat-screen display, picture-quality fanatics will be blown away by Toshiba's 36-inch CRT, which offers princely features and performance for a very humble sum
Full review:
Let's face it, CRT televisions are about as fashionable as hepatitis -- but flat-screen TVs are still expensive. While the buzz surrounding high-definition TV is enough to drive plenty of people into investing thousands of pounds, CRT still delivers the best picture from standard-definition sources. Continue Reading...
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