CRT TV tech. is obsolete considering the space and power they consume (among others) but there is a niche market for these displays in the rural areas. The displays are much more affordable than they were before and a very good 21" display can be had today for under 5k - something which used to be north of 20k during the late '90s (Sony Trinitron, Wega, LG Flatron anyone?). This does not necessarily imply that these folks can go for a HDTV instead. For all the news, sports, prime time series etc. a CRT TV is a decent buy. If the budget however permits a decent HDTV, there is no harm going for one. A no frills 720p 32" HDTV retails for 23~25k nowadays and the PQ is much better than the average CRT display.
As a matter of fact, my grandparents were farmers (in the true sense. They worked in rice/paddy fields and toiled day and night!) and despite all the luxuries my father could afford, they refused to move on to something better and live the life they did some 20~30 years back. We got them a 21" Videocon CRT TV back in '98 and it still works
*touchwood* without issues. At least they do not wish to move on to something high-tech like full HD 3D edge-lit LED displays.
yawn, i never heard of a crt tv with usb port
has anyone?
Toshiba MD30H82, Samsung TXS3082WH, LG 29FU3, Onida has a few models with USB playback options.