1080i Direct View TVs (CRT)

The Bottom Line: The Insignia NS-30HTV can display wide-screen HDTV and costs a relative pittance, but for most people the savings won't justify its problematic picture quality.

Specs: CRT TV, 30 in, 16:9

Specs: CRT TV, 30 in, 16:9

The Bottom Line: While it doesn't deliver all the detail of its larger brethren, this 32-inch set makes a great stepping-stone to high-def.

Specs: CRT TV, 32 in, 4:3

The Bottom Line: This is the reference standard for picture quality among direct-view HDTVs and happens to be a great value.

Specs: CRT TV, 34 in, 16:9

The Bottom Line: Sony's KV-30HS420 entry-level 30-inch wide-screen HDTV delivers a lot of bang for your buck.

Specs: CRT TV, 30 in, 16:9

The Bottom Line: Despite its budget price, this small wide-screen HDTV can produce a surprisingly good picture.

Specs: CRT TV, 26 in, 16:9, Silver

The Bottom Line: The TXN3098WHF performs decently and lowers the entry point for 30-inch wide-screen HDTVs to less than $1,000.

Specs: CRT TV, 30 in, 1080i, 16:9

The Bottom Line: This set is the new standard against which all other direct-view HDTVs will be measured.

Specs: CRT TV, 34 in, 1080i, 16:9, Black

The Bottom Line: One of the top-performing 34-inch, direct-view HDTVs gets a different name and a lower price.

Specs: CRT TV, 34 in, 1080i, 16:9, Silver

The Bottom Line: This smaller HDTV has a nice feature set and a clean look, but a high price tag makes it less tempting.

Specs: CRT TV, 30 in, 16:9