Any more Sony CRTs going to be made?

Originally Posted by Josh7289

Hi,

I'm just wondering if anyone knows if Sony will every make any newer CRTs than their current crop. They've already discontinued their 20" and 24" sets (their no longer available on Sony's online store), so all that's left are the 27", 32", 36", and XBR970 34" HD. I assume the two smaller ones were discontinued because they don't have ATSC tuners, which is required now.

But will Sony make any newer sets, or is this it? If this is the end, I may as well pick one of them up and see how long it will last me...But how is the quality on these last CRTs from Sony (assuming these are the last), at least on the 27"?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Josh7289

I hate how the FS170's are missing some features found in previous models, though, like audio out (although I doubt I'd set up speakers in the room, unless the built-in speakers on the TV were really bad) and the ability to turn off VSM (unless there is a way -- maybe the service menu?). Perhaps I should look for an FS120 on eBay...sigh...