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The first TV
The first television was invented in September 7, 1927 in San Francisco. It was invented by a 21 year old native of Utah names Philo Taylor Farnsworth.
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Black and White
RCA revealed the first black-and-white television sets sold to the American public at the World’s Fair in 1939. Vladimir Kosma Zworykin helped RCA develop the product. (date unkown)
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First colored Television
The first colored television was developed 1953, it was a RCA compatible system, also referred to as the NTSC. The 15 inch screen TV's were first sold in 1954. (date unknown)
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Motorola 19CK2
The Motorola 19CK2 was introduced in late 1954. This was Motorola's second color set. It used a 19 inch picture tube, but was later modified with a 21 inch tube by Motorola. (date unkown)
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CTC-4
The CTC-4 was introduced in 1955, it includes 21 inch round picture tube. It came in several cabinet styles, including the console version in the picture named the "Director 21" (date unkown)
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KV-4P1
The KV-4P1 is a small TV developed to be built in executive desks or in cars. The bold, square appearance of the "ESSEN" is underlined by a rod antenna stored in a slit along the side of the case. Made of aluminum, in a shade of silver resembling champagne gold. The set can be adjusted to the best viewing angle by lifting the screen up from the base.
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HDTV
On July 23, 1996, WRAL-TV which was the CBS affiliate in Raleigh, North Carolina became the first television station in the United States to broadcast a digital television signal. HDTV sets became available in the U.S. in 1998 and broadcasts began around November 1998.
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OLED
OLED or Organic Light-Emitting Diode –is a type of display technology that makes it possible to create even slimmer TV sets than LCD or plasma, while at the same time making them more efficient and eco-friendly too. The LG wallpaper OLED that is just 0.97mm thin. (date unknown)
