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China Still Makes CRT TVs: A Retro Tech Revival?
1 May
Summary
- A Chinese manufacturer is listing new CRT TVs for sale.
- These small screens are priced at approximately $35, excluding shipping.
- It's unclear if the CRTs are newly manufactured or new old stock.
A Chinese manufacturer, Goodwill, has been discovered listing what appear to be new CRT televisions for sale, attracting attention from retro gaming enthusiasts. These compact units, featuring a 5.7-inch screen, are priced remarkably low at approximately 239 yuan (around $35), though this figure excludes shipping and other potential costs.
The exact origin of these cathode ray tubes is currently a subject of discussion. While the company states they are in production, it is uncertain whether this involves manufacturing entirely new tubes or utilizing new old stock (NOS) components housed in new shells. Experts suggest that no one globally still manufactures CRT tubes due to the gone infrastructure and equipment.
Further investigation by a Redditor living in China, who discovered the listings, is planned. This user intends to order one of the TVs to determine the true nature of its components. Until then, the prevailing theory is that these televisions are assembled using new old stock tubes, a common practice for vintage parts in other markets like electric guitars and cars.
