πΊ Sony Trinitron PVM-1353MD 13" CRT Monitor π΄π’π΅ RGB Retro Gaming
Bottom line: The πΊ Sony Trinitron PVM-1353MD 13" CRT Monitor π΄π’π΅ RGB Retro 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 β on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
πΊ Sony Trinitron PVM-1353MD 13" CRT Monitor π΄π’π΅ RGB Retro Gaming Great looking unit. Outer case has minor scratches on top. Unit powers on and display looks amazing. I could not get it to play sound. Great for a retro gaming setup or video editing. Double boxed and packed with care.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored πΊ Sony Trinitron PVM-1353MD 13" CRT Monitor π΄π’π΅ RGB Retro Gaming using a rating Γ review-volume Γ 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.
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Full Specifications
| input_types | RGB |
|---|---|
| screen_size_inches | 13 |
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