Looks nice, Al. As long as it does the job, I don't worry about dated. It all becomes dated in time, and you can go broke and crazy trying to keep up with the latest and greatest.
Speaking of dated:
I have a few rooms with flat screens, OTA, FTA, fancy surround systems etc.., but this is my favorite setup:
I enjoy Classic TV and the square picture and the more natural, less harsh light from a CRT makes this TV my favorite, more so than all the modern ones I have, it just looks better and is how the Classics were shown originally. Way better looking Black and White picture by far I think is the biggest reason. Also no stretching, squishing or the annoying black side bars while enjoying Classic Television. I do have other TVs for watching modern shows in HD on rare occasions.
But I'm hooked on the Classics.
The latest (and probably the last) Sharp 27'' Crisp CRT featuring MTS stereo sound built in.
It also features a remote control. It has multiple inputs, 3 to be exact. This unit also features a programmable sleep timer and on screen menu system. No Picture-in Picture on this model however.
As mentioned earlier this set really shines when displaying the classics in Black and White.
In the rear coax input and on the upper left of the console we have the latest Insignia
Digital to Analog OTA tuner. Feed by a huge 13 foot long Channel master antenna, providing 23 channels of various local programming and National sub-channels including MeTv, Grit, Escape and Comet among others.
Now connected to the front auxiliary input we have an Amiko Mini HD SE FTA satellite receiver.
Capable of receiving 1000s of free over the air satellite channels from all over the world.
Currently receiving 8 simultaneous satellite positions. No motor lag or anything when tuning over 60 channels, since all 8 Sat lnbs are stationary and fixed. Notice the usb stick, this unit can record 16 hours of programming to a single stick.
Currently on FTA satellite, MeTV is shown in the picture featuring Quincy investigating a scheme involving the Japanese Yakuza crime syndicate.
Total monthly fees: $0 , Classic TV: Priceless
Well Rockford is coming on, I have to go. Feel free to ask any questions about my setup.