BribieG Posted May 4, 2007 Posted May 4, 2007 Being of an age, I don't mind antiques roadshow. It's about 11 years old and holds the 'delay' record for a first run UK show to hit our screens! Up to now it's been 4:3 Pillarboxed, from that era. Suddenly it's widescreen, obviously tilt and scan? (not that they are tilting much - quite a few of the bystanders heads getting chopped off - serves them right.). Not complaining - it looks quite good and good res. - Just wondering if this is an indication that the networks are trying to eliminate 4:3 display as much as they can, with so many widescreen sets out there now?? Could they possibly be gradually cutting their ties with the 68cm CRT public and hitching themselves to the digital wagon? Dare we hope? PS checked the trusty Sony CRT and it comes out slightly letterboxed.
LBM Posted May 4, 2007 Posted May 4, 2007 It is always changing, it started widescreen then went 4:3 and has been switching between the two with a few 14:9 in the middle. I guess it keeps the viewer guessing "what aspect ratio with AR be in today?". Nine should give prizes out.
BribieG Posted May 4, 2007 Author Posted May 4, 2007 Antiques Roadshow 2090. And here's a very unusual and almost pristine-looking object from around 2007 - tell me, Mrs Huang Sho, does this unit still operate as well as it actually looks? "yes, my husbands and I actually have an old DVD player from that era and it still shows wonderful picture and sound" I have to tell you this, it's not very often that we have the pleasure .. and rare privelege .. of seeing such a well preserved CRT television. Now, let's see - It's a Sony! You can see from the mock silver finish that it is quite typical of the era .. flat screen... Ah! now here, if you turn it over you will see a sticker that shows it is actually from a Japanese factory... Well, Mrs Huang Sho - I have to tell you.... Er how much did you say you have this insured for? (New Euro: *****) Well, since then prices have gone through the roof for such a rare and almost, may I suggest, priceless article. I strongly suggest that you insure this wonderful example of an early 20th century cathode ray television for (New Euro:********) (AU$************************************************) "Oh my jolly gosh"
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