Oldest TV goes on sale as modern day TVs increase in popularity
In the modern world where televisions come with the highest quality pictures and 3D capabilities, the oldest functioning television set in the UK has been put up for sale. The Marconi Type 702 which was made way back in 1936 and just 3 weeks after the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) first hit our screen is now available for purchase. The twelve inch screen that comes encased in mahogany is now being auctioned. This is a piece of technology history in the UK and someone is going to be bidding to get their hands on it. It originally cost ?100 which back then was the equivalent of around half a year’s wage back then.
The price that bidding is going to start at is said to be ?5000 but this price is going to rise considerably as bidders aim to buy a piece of history. Nowadays, ?100 can still buy you a good quality television but you are probably going to be looking at a small screen size, possible around 19″ so you can still get a good viewing experience but just not have the screen size that you are probably looking for. Customers looking to buy a new television should hope that they get better luck with their TV than the buyer of the original TV had as just three days after he bought it, the transmitter at Crystal Palace burned down meaning he had no reception until they rebuilt it 10 years later after the war. Imagine if you had to go 10 years without a television, could you make it?
Many customers have flocked to the various online retailers to make sure that they get a great deal and with so many types from manufacturers and screen sizes available, it is important to ensure that you get the best deal that matches your requirements and with plenty of deals out there, doing so should not be much of a problem. With LCD, Plasma, LED and 3D televisions on the market you can find the best one for you that will give you the viewing experience that you are looking for. Whether you are planning on watching your favourite films and programmes or whether you are just looking to find the best TV to make sure you can watch the influx of sporting programmes that are going to be on offer over the next year, make sure that you have the best deals available at all times.
You may not be able to buy the oldest but you can find one of the newest LED TVs or plasma TVs that are available online.
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