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SONY TRINITRON KV-13M20 13" RETRO GAMING CRT TV WITH REMOTE 1996
Bottom line: The SONY TRINITRON KV-13M20 13" RETRO GAMING CRT TV WITH REMOTE 1996 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the display & crt accessories category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Overall great condition. The shell shows signs of age a wear with scratches and scuffs. The TV has been tested and works great.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SONY TRINITRON KV-13M20 13" RETRO GAMING CRT TV WITH REMOTE 1996 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the display & crt accessories category. Sony's display & crt accessories lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for display & crt accessories of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| display_tech | Trinitron |
|---|---|
| screen_size_inches | 13 |
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