Comment by pansa2

> vertically flat, 27in Trinitron

Yes, the cylindrically-curved screen is distinctively Trinitron. It’s easy to spot one at-a-glance, whereas the later fully-flat models look much more like those from other brands.

> I miss those buttery-smooth pans

This motion clarity is a big reason why CRTs are still the best way to play retro side-scrolling games.