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I'd guess it will be a long time before they're 100% gone. They've been part of mainstream technology for about 75 years, and everything from oscilloscopes to medical equipment to airport & maritime radar has used them. They're still the most common means of security monitors too, as I haven't really seen a changeover to LCD in those. Also, there are many people with whom I've talked who just don't like the appearance of LCD or Plasma. (I hate Plasma's picture quality, but a good LCD would be hard for me to criticize). For the CRT people, I'd bet that a high-end TV company will continue to produce them, same as you can still get a new high-end turntable or tube amp (for a price, of course!!!).
Charles
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Collecting & restoring TVs in Los Angeles since age 10
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