Why do people buy flat screen TVs when a tube TV gives the clearest picture?

Is it because people want the newest technology?

Who really doesn't have enough space for a tube TV?

Technically a "flat screen" TV simply means it has a flat screen instead of a curved one. Almost all TVs are "flat screen" TVs these days. An LCD or Plasma is a "flat panel" TV meaning it is thin. I assume we are talking about "flat panel" TVs.

First of all, digital TV and HD makes little difference since most CRTs (tube TVs) these days come with a digital tuner and some with HD capability. Then aside from the "cool" factor there are reasons people are moving away from CRTs. Although it does seem like a lot of the work up until now has simply been trying to get the new flat panels to look as good as the CRTs. LCD TVs still don't have quite the color or contrast ratio, but that's been improving by the year. Mostly you have to consider the size and weight difference. If you buy a 19" CRT, you almost have to get a stand with it because of their size. Where a 19" LCD can be put almost anywhere: a desk, a nightstand, or the wall. The largest CRTs you'll see are 36" and weigh more than 200lbs, even a 32" TV can weight 150lbs. A 46" LCD or Plasma doesn't normally weigh even 100lbs. When it comes to big screen TVs, the old CRT projection TVs don't even compare to the new micro projection TVs in picture quality. Also plasma TVs come in a number of sizes above 37" and look as good if not better than CRTs. Plus they now have about the same life expectancy and of course you can put a plasma on the wall. I think its space and hi def...probably for some also snob appeal. some people have limited space Lcd hd gives the best pic even without a hd sorce the pics clearer In part you partially answered your own question. Most flat screen TVs have input and outputs designed for use with HDMI audio and visual components. Sure, some people want the latest and greatest technology, but as flat screens become more and more affordable, Hi-Def provides a superior picture. I have a 35" tube TV and a 50" hi def plasma replaced that because it is SO superior. A tube TV USED to be the best you can buy......now it isn't even close. Light weight