Which Trinitron?

[Njord Noatun]

First off, let's get some basic info out of the way so that you know where I am coming from here (apart from never having posted to this AK forum before):

• I know zilch about TVs, watch very little (and then only broadcast), and TV stuff is generally fairly low on my list of interest priorities (no offense, guys!).
• I do not care for flat screens, and do not care about the digital conversions happening in 2009 (except I know I need to get some kind of converter-thingy).

My current TV is going out (ca. 1999 cheapo Circuit City box) and I am thinking of getting something a little better (CRT, ca. 27"): I like Sony Trinitrons and have heard they are pretty decent TVs, they seem to be plentiful on CL and such, and was wondering if you have any advice as to what Trinitrons (models or vintages) I should look for or avoid.

Thanks - keep in mind I am a TV newbie!