Sony Trinitron KV-27FS12 27" RetroGaming Television No Remote AWESOME!
Bottom line: The Sony Trinitron KV-27FS12 27" RetroGaming Television No Remote AWESOME! 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
The TV has Tube isstill very bright, contrast-y, and colorful. Speakers sound good. Front shutter is missing. Convergence isvery good throughout the display, with the very minor exception of the far outer corners.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Trinitron KV-27FS12 27" RetroGaming Television No Remote AWESOME! 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.
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Full Specifications
| color | true |
|---|---|
| display_type | CRT |
| screen_size_inches | 27 |
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