Sony Television KV-13FM12 13" Color CRT Trinitron Flat Screen TV Vtg 2002 Gaming
Bottom line: The Sony Television 13" Color CRT Trinitron Flat Screen TV Vtg 2002 Gaming 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 Sony Television KV-13FM12 is a vintage 13" Color CRT Trinitron Flat Screen TV from June 2002. This TV is perfect for retro gaming enthusiasts looking to experience classic gaming on a nostalgic CRT set. With its sleek design and quality Sony brand, this unit offers a unique and stylish addition to any vintage electronics collection.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Television 13" Color CRT Trinitron Flat Screen TV Vtg 2002 Gaming 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 | composite RCA |
|---|---|
| panel_type | Trinitron flat-screen CRT |
| screen_size_in | 13 |
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