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[[Image:Fdl-3500.jpg|thumb|300px|Sony FDL-3500]] |
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Upon the release of further models, the display size increased, among other things. The FD-45, which released in 1986, introduced water-resistantcy. 1990, with the FDL-310 marked an entirely different type of display in the Watchman: [[Liquid crystal display|LCD]]. This technology allowed for a color display. |
Upon the release of further models, the display size increased, among other things. The FD-45, which released in 1986, introduced water-resistantcy. 1990, with the FDL-310 marked an entirely different type of display in the Watchman: [[Liquid crystal display|LCD]]. This technology allowed for a color display. |
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Revision as of 18:42, 15 July 2007
The Sony Watchman is a line of portable pocket televisions trademarked and produced by Sony.
FD-210
The initial model was introduced in 1982 as the FD-210, becoming the first mass-produced pocket television. The FD-210 had a greyscale five centimetre display. The device weighed around 650 grammes, with a measurement of 87 x 198 x 33 millimetres. The device was sold in Japan with a price of 54,800 yen. Roughly two years later, in 1984, the device was introduced to Europe and North America.
Later Releases
Upon the release of further models, the display size increased, among other things. The FD-45, which released in 1986, introduced water-resistantcy. 1990, with the FDL-310 marked an entirely different type of display in the Watchman: LCD. This technology allowed for a color display.
Cultural References
Raymond in Rainman carries a Sony Watchman around with him.