Ok, now I'm a little confused :-?

I checked the web-site specs and the pictures for VFD2041 and VK204-25, and I thought they were almost identical (same size, same color, almost same backlight strength). But when I read the specs in the manuals it seems like there are some major differences ...

Thanks, I might go for the VFD2041. I'm still a bit concerned about the size, though - couldn't you make a bigger version

I need a display for a HTPC (placed in the living room). The display needs to be readable from a distance (2-3 m) and multiple angles.

I have read that VFD is generally easier to read than LCD, but the VFD displays from Matrix Orbital are very small (only 4,7 mm character height). An LCD display ...