I've been considering replacing my old 24" Wega with a 16:9 set and came to the same conclusion. The new technologies just don't look as natural when it comes to black levels and fast motion. The sales guy who asked me what I was looking for in our neighborhood box store was dumbfounded when I told him this. I guess most folks he meets are sold on plasmas, DLPs and LCDs. The weight of a CRT sure is a pain in the ass, though...
After all this: CRT HD Television it 'tis....
Well I've done my reserach, and it turns out that I'm going to go with the CRT HD TV. Still, to me, has the best 30 or 32" picture compared to Lcd. Also, I saw no 42" plasma picture better than a CRT HD TV. Am I crazy, or is this really the deal? Can anyone turn me onto the VERY best picture quality of 30 or 32" HDTV. Price related to picture not a factor. Just the finest quality picture. I await thee.. thanks in advance. peace, warren