In purchasing a new TV (approx. 42" screen size, and which we expect
to keep for 10 years) are there any real advantages/disadvantages to
the main technologies currently available (tube, rear projection,
LCD)?  Plasma sets are out of our price range.

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Request for Question Clarification by markj-ga on 06 Sep 2003 12:45 PDT

Are you planning on buying a set that has HDTV capability? That could
make a difference in your choice among the display technologies you
mentioned.

markj-ga

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Clarification of Question by thinkaboutit-ga on 07 Sep 2003 19:03 PDT

Yes, we definitely do want HDTV capability.

Current LCD and plasma screens will most likely NOT last anywhere near
10 years.   So, go for a tube or projection TV now, or wait for
technology to catch up with the demand.