tube technology and EMP

[Dwight K. Elvey]

>From: "Jules Richardson" <julesrichardsonuk at yahoo.co.uk>
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>Mind you, a CRT usually gets a little tired after a few years. I'm not
>sure how long its "good" lifetime compares to that of an LCD panel
>though, but my impression is that the CRT will likely outlive the LCD
>before replacement's necessary.

Hi
 At the last company that I was at the same CRT was turned
on and of for each workday for 7 years. I'd call that reliable.
Current day monitors CRT's seem to be much more reliable
than the color screens used in the 60's. Maybe they use
better getter or something.
Dwight