A computer monitor or TV set that used a cathode ray tube (CRT) for its display technology. See CRT. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.
I had the opportunity to pick up a nice little 17-inch Samsung SyncMaster CRT monitor a while ago, which I bought ...
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.