There's no fighting it; the world is going flat. Thin display technology is growing in popularity on a daily basis, and flat panel has the potential to someday replace nearly every TV technology entirely.
The image quality is excellent - in many ways superior to other newer technologies. The prices are affordable - Many tube sets cost way less than flat panel competitors. Familiar technology - Who hasn't owned a tube TV at one point or another? Excellent Viewing Angles - You can see the image from nearly any angle.
Excellent image quality - in many ways superior to the even the newest technologies. Black level - CRT rear-projection produces the most rich and subtle blacks of any other TV type to date. Value - Even the best CRT projection displays are less expensive than the worst quality alternatives.