WORLD'S FIRST: Sony Watchman made in 1982

After the very first pocket tv, the Sinclair MTV1A made in 1977, Sony contemplated the problem of pocket tv design, realising the Cathode Ray Tube was a problem, Sony set about redesigning it. A revolutionary new CRT with a screen at 90 degrees to the electron firing gun was the answer. Way was found to bend the electron beam at right angles in order to produce a picture. But the ultimate breakthrough LCD screen was only months away at Casio research. as was the Colour LCD screen at Seiko's Epson research. But the Sony FD-210 is a legend because it was the first mass selling pocket tv ever.

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[superapple4ever]

It's to bad you can't use these any more with out Analog TV.

[mkkiani]

@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.

[clubcar98]

Original box too! WOW!

[mkkiani]

@clubcar98 Always nice if you can find a collectible item in original packaging with original leaflets & booklets.

[ideeman1994]

What are the differences between US and Europe tuners?

[mkkiani]

@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!

[woddah1955]

Picked the Sony FD-210 on Craigs List for $30.00 complete with box and accessories.

Good deal?

[geekforlifevandc]

@Rlotpir1972 they do search digital lcd portable tv

[johneymute]

needless to say it looks weird,but it,s handy for imergency!

[mkkiani]

@themaritimeman Many thanks. Casing is metal chrome front and plastic on the back. Regards