Index

B

Bookmarks

Accessing 49

Creating 48

Deleting 49

Browser Menu 47

C

Chat 22

D

Data Connection

Launching 6

Status and Indicators 8

Downloading Content

34–39

E

Email 18–20

G

Games 40–41

Getting Started 5

I

Instant Messaging 21

M

Messaging 17–22

Chat 22

Instant Messaging 21

Music 26–33

Sprint Music Manager

31

Streaming Music 33

My Content Manager 37

N

Net Guard 7

O

On Demand 51–55

P

Phone as Modem 56–58 Picture Mail 11–16

R

Ringers 42–43

S

Screen Savers 44–45

Sprint Music Manager 31

Sprint Music Store 27–30

Accessing 27

Backing Up Music 30

Downloading Music 28

Playing Music 29

Purchasing Music 28

Sprint Picture Mail 11–16

Password 13

Recording Videos 14

Sharing 15

Taking Pictures 12

Sprint Power Vision

Home Page 6

Navigating the Web 9

Sprint TV 23–25

T

Themes 59–60

U

User Name 5

W

Web 46–50

Navigating 9

Welcome 1

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CRT Television specifications

Sprint Nextel was primarily known as a telecommunications company, focusing on mobile communication services. However, one of its less emphasized ventures was its involvement with CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) television technology. While CRT televisions have largely been phased out in favor of flat-screen technologies like LCD and OLED, they played a significant role in television history and provided key insights into imaging technologies.

CRT televisions operate on a principle that has been around since the early 20th century. These devices utilize a vacuum tube to create images on the screen via an electron beam directed at a phosphorescent surface. As the beam sweeps across the screen, it illuminates tiny dots of phosphor in a mix of red, green, and blue, thereby producing vibrant colors and high-quality images.

One of the main features of CRT televisions is their ability to display deep blacks and a wide range of colors. This characteristic is largely attributed to the inherently high contrast ratio that CRT technology offers. CRTs can refresh images quickly, allowing for smooth motion and reducing the motion blur that is often present in older flat-screen technologies.

Another significant aspect of CRT technology is its broad viewing angle. Unlike modern LCDs, which can lose color accuracy and contrast when viewed from the side, CRT televisions maintain image integrity regardless of the viewer's angle. This makes them ideal for larger viewing areas and group settings.

While CRTs were heavy and bulky compared to their modern counterparts, they provided impressive picture quality relative to their size. They were less susceptible to issues like backlight bleeding and were capable of displaying true blacks, a major advantage in dark-adapted environments.

Sprint Nextel's involvement with television technology, while not as widely recognized, nevertheless intersects with the digital evolution that has transformed home entertainment. As digital broadcasting and the transition to LCD and LED screens took place, CRT televisions gradually became obsolete. However, their historical significance and the foundational technologies they introduced continue to inform the development of modern display technologies.

In summary, while not a flagship product of Sprint Nextel, CRT televisions offer a fascinating glimpse into an era defined by unique display technologies, characterized by their vivid color representation, deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and crucially, their impact on the evolution of how we experience visual media today.