Televisions of History

GE "octagon" mechanical television

Jan 1, 1928

Made in 1928 in the United States. Is an octagon shaped television.

Motorola VK101R

Jan 1, 1948

Made in 1948. United States Television. This came with 13 channels.

RCA 6T76

Jan 1, 1950

Made in United Sates in 1950. It has a 16" screen.

RCA CT100

Jan 1, 1954

Made in the United Sates in 1954. Has a 15" console and is considered to be America's first mass produced color television.

Panasonic TR-005

Jan 1, 1971

Was made in the United Sates in 1971. Known as the "Flying Saucer" television.

Sharp 5" B&W transistorized tv

Jan 1, 1981

Made in the United States in 1981. Is a handheld tv.

First HDTV

Jan 1, 1993

Was made official in 1993 by the Digital HDTV Grand Alliance. First HD TV public broadcast was on July 23, 1996.

Sony Rear Projection TV

Jan 1, 2000

Made in 2000 by Sony. Uses rear projection technology which is a type of large-screen television display technology

Samsung Smart TV

Jan 1, 2008

Was made in 2008. Has sold 57 million sets.

Samsung Smart TV

Jan 1, 2016

New and improved in 2016. Is available in a regular flat and curved screen.