Watch out for a flat “screen” TV.  That just means that the glass in front of the TV is…flat (not curved).  It does have some advantages: you maintain a better picture from a wider viewing angle, and it supposedly puts less strain on your eyes if you are sitting close.  But most people want a flat “panel” TV though, and might not notice the distinction. 

Flat panel TV’s are the kind that you can hang on a wall.  They are generally lighter and of course thinner than a standard tube TV.  (oh, and the glass in front is flat too)  

Tube TV’s still have (arguably) some advantages picture wise.  Without getting to gory, they can show more colors more easily, and in some cases (for example HD 1080i) they can show a crisper image.  I personally don’t think that the size warrants the difference however.  I don’t think I will ever buy another tube (CRT) TV again, just because of the space issue.

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