Whether your screen is a domestic TV or a dedicated monitor, the heat and voltage stress of driving a CRT made these devices significantly less reliable than many of their modern-day counterparts.

The first one seemed reasonably protected in its packaging, but arrived so banged up that the CRT had become dislodged inside the monitor and the neck broke off! The second attempt was packaged ...

Finding a decent CRT TV can be challenging, as they are becoming rare and not always high-quality. CRTs are heavy and impractical, requiring sturdy furniture, strength, and effort to set up.