Turning a classic CRT into a Smart TV

This is not so much a guide as an experiment: will it work or not? So this is only partly serious, but fun and unusual. Let's go!





I apologize in advance for the horrible photos of the TV. CRTs display interlaced content, making a good shot is difficult.





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Google Chromecast with Google TV
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HDMI to S-video converter
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Look at these delicious connectors ... they remind me of a bygone era
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Is the text size on Google TV too small?  No, actually quite readable
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