How CRT Television Ruled America—Until Flat Screens Changed Everything
785 views · Sep 9, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 3
@ForgottenAmericanEnergy · 10 days ago
CRT televisions were such a huge part of everyday life. It’s amazing how quickly flat screens transformed the way we watch television.
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@stephencannon3140 · 4 days ago
There was a slight translation period during the early 2000’s……CRT technology, but a translation to flat panel displays.
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