Evolution of Television

  • Octagon Televisison

    The first mechanical television made by General Electric to be demonstrated in public.
  • Baird

    The first cathode ray tube television receiver to be sold to the public.
  • Emyvisor

    This television featured a "vision only" station, which meant a seperate radio had to be purchased. Only ten of these sets were made.
  • Marconi

    This televeision had a 7-inch screen and weighed at more than 100lbs
  • Motorola

    This TV was considered the best and most affordable at the time. It came in portable and tabletop cabinets with a 7-inch screen, a cheaper rotary switch that could select up to 8 stations
  • Raytheon

    This TV came in a new round shape, known as the "porthole" and came with 12 channels.
  • First color TV set

    Color TV had been anticipated for years, and this model was priced for $7850 in today's money.
  • Philco Predicta

    This TV's style is well known for its 1950s retro/futuristic design. It can have a 17- or 21-inch screen that can swivel on its tube.
  • Meidensha

    Developed by the Japanese, this is another well-known TV model that could come in 10- to 21-inch screens,
  • Philco-Ford

    This was one of the last vacuum-tube TV sets.
  • HDTV

    The Japanese developed the first HDTVs, but weren't common until later on.
  • Sony FD Trinitron WEGA

    This flat-screen television is the first to have a built-in VCR and DVD player.
  • Flat-Panel TV's

    Flat-Panel TV's became more popular as they got more affordable. Samsung was the leading seller.
  • Smart TV's.

    Samsung introduces Smart TV's, which can connect to the internet, have multiple apps, and have 3D features.
  • Curved TV's

    Introduced by Samsung and LG. The curved screen is supposed the give the perfect viewing . It's over a hundred times faster than LED TVs, and has incredibly consistent contrast