Sony Trinitron KV-20FS100 Retro Gaming CRT TV Component Tested *DAMAGED HOUSING
Bottom line: The Sony Trinitron Retro Gaming CRT TV Component Tested *DAMAGED HOUSING is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the displays & upscalers 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
The TV powers on and all the ports have been tested to work and operate as intended, but the housing shell for the TV is cracked on the top as shown in the pics and is loose at the bottom as shown in pics The housing will likely need to be replaced, but TV is still functional otherwise Will be double boxed for extra protection and shipped with care Selling as-is due to the damaged shell No returns See pics for more details
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Trinitron Retro Gaming CRT TV Component Tested *DAMAGED HOUSING using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the displays & upscalers category. Sony's displays & upscalers 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 displays & upscalers 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
| inputs | component |
|---|---|
| display_type | CRT |
| screen_size_in | 20 |
Hardware benchmark data
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