to any cable cutting gurus- can tis be done on an old CRTV television? (I know there is an HDMI to component or S-video converter- but not sure if it will work with services like pluto, or roku or whatever?
You can get an adaptor setup to patch HDMI to your CRT TV. I’d send you my old one if I hadn’t given it to the thrift store.
[ to any cable cutting gurus- can tis be done on an old CRTV television? (I know there is an HDMI to component or S-video converter- but not sure if it will work with services like pluto, or roku or whatever? ]
You could probably buy an old PS3 ( Playstation 3 ) or another video game console that has the analog hookups
https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/playstation-3/consoles/pre-owned
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3_technical_specifications
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3_technical_specifications#Connectivity
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluto_TV#Availability
It doesn’t list PS3, so maybe a playstation 3 may not be the best option.
But I think an old video gaming console ( if it supports streaming ) may be your best bet if you want to keep the old CRT tv.
Honestly it may be cheaper to get a newer TV that has all the roku circuits built into it.
You may be able to get a smart TV fro between 90-150 dollars that has roku built-in to it.
A tube?
Walmart has a 32 inch LED for $88.
CRT televisions are electricity hogs. The $88 flatscreen would literally pay for itself in electricity costs.
Just breakdown and buy a flatscreen.
There’s a time to be thrift and make something last, and there’s a time when making it last costs more. Retrofitting a CRT TV is the latter.
My recommendation:
1. Buy a flatscreen with a Roku built in (not a competitor, a Roku). Roku is the easiest to use and has the most channels.
This saves you $50 by not having to buy a second device to stream through (no standalone streaming box).
Walmart has these:
32” - $118
43” - $218
50” - $248
Remember, this is a TV & Roku combo, so deduct about $50 from the TV price to see what you would be paying for the TV only.
2. Get an antenna.
Go to tvfool.com to see what type of antenna you need. It will also give you an idea of how many channels are broadcasting in your area.
If you re near a city, you’ll probably just need a flat wall mount. I’ve had good luck with the Monster brand. Set my brother up with this one: https://www.monstermounts.com/antennas-1/mai7011 . $40.
So, we’re talking about spending somewhere between $160 & $300. It might seem like a lot, but this setup should last you at least 10 years. Spending $30 a year on your TV setup isn’t too bad. That’s less than going out to eat once a year.
Your TV is something you’ll use everyday. Don’t spend a fortune, but it’s not something you want to go super cheap on either.