older hi-end tube tv recommendations.....and hdtv.

Loewe is about the best you can get, Panny Tau also v. good. Some Loewe's could display 480p but some were also able to display true HD (not sure if it was 720p or 1080i. Big, heavy, expensive, but to die for PQ.

I own a Sony XBR WEGA 34" Trinitron that does up to 1080i via DVI wire but you can use adaptor for HDMI video only, ofcourse it has a couple Comp video connections aswell. The pic is just awesome. This model came out in 2002-2003

I had the 36" hi def. Sony CRT and the picture was very good. Weighed over 200LBs. After living with my 720 Panasonic 50" Plasma I have never regretted changing. If you find a good deal on a high quality CRT they are capable of an excellent picture but with Plasma prices coming down as they are it is hard to beat the bigger screen.