@superapple4ever Our terrestrial signal has just been switched off on 22 Jun 2011. The only advantage of swtiching to digital only has been for digibox & freeview tv manufacturers. It was costing next to nothing to keep and many tv's & old equipment has been dumped, how does this help the environment? Like frost free freezers I expect.
@vocrobot I'm pleased that there are more people than just you and I that enjoy a look at the past now and then. We are certainly not geeks, in fact all we really have to look to as a certainty is the past, while the future is all blank. So keep it up!
@Rlotpir1972 That would be a wonderful idea, though with freeview and satellite broadcasts, tv tuners would be larger and additional buttons would mean more bulkier sets again. Only solution would be old pocket tv size mobile phones with tv technology able to pick up freeview & satellite channels via mobile phone masts. Unless more channels become available via the internet which seems more likely.
@mkkiani I think what Rlotpir1972 means is portable TV's with digital over-the-air tuners. Not satellite or another paid service - just plain over-the-air digital TV. With analog TV slowly dying off, these Watchmans are sadly losing usefulness.
I agree, Sony should release a line of digital Watchmans!
What are the differences between US and Europe tuners?
ideeman1994 1 month ago
It's to bad you can't use these any more with out Analog TV.
superapple4ever 8 months ago
@superapple4ever Our terrestrial signal has just been switched off on 22 Jun 2011. The only advantage of swtiching to digital only has been for digibox & freeview tv manufacturers. It was costing next to nothing to keep and many tv's & old equipment has been dumped, how does this help the environment? Like frost free freezers I expect.
mkkiani 8 months ago
@vocrobot I'm pleased that there are more people than just you and I that enjoy a look at the past now and then. We are certainly not geeks, in fact all we really have to look to as a certainty is the past, while the future is all blank. So keep it up!
mkkiani 8 months ago
Picked the Sony FD-210 on Craigs List for $30.00 complete with box and accessories.
Good deal?
woddah1955 1 year ago
needless to say it looks weird,but it,s handy for imergency!
johneymute 1 year ago
Original box too! WOW!
clubcar98 1 year ago
@clubcar98 Always nice if you can find a collectible item in original packaging with original leaflets & booklets.
mkkiani 1 year ago
@themaritimeman Many thanks. Casing is metal chrome front and plastic on the back. Regards
mkkiani 1 year ago
Sony should re-invent the WatchMan for today's technology.
Rlotpir1972 1 year ago
@Rlotpir1972 That would be a wonderful idea, though with freeview and satellite broadcasts, tv tuners would be larger and additional buttons would mean more bulkier sets again. Only solution would be old pocket tv size mobile phones with tv technology able to pick up freeview & satellite channels via mobile phone masts. Unless more channels become available via the internet which seems more likely.
mkkiani 1 year ago
@mkkiani I think what Rlotpir1972 means is portable TV's with digital over-the-air tuners. Not satellite or another paid service - just plain over-the-air digital TV. With analog TV slowly dying off, these Watchmans are sadly losing usefulness.
I agree, Sony should release a line of digital Watchmans!
themaritimeman 1 year ago
@Rlotpir1972 they do search digital lcd portable tv
geekforlifevandc 1 year ago