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The 405-line Television System
In 1936, the 405-line monochrome analog television used for the transmission was the first fully electronic television system utilized for regular broadcasting. It was constructed to receive British Broadcasting Company (BBC) high definition broadcasts from Alexandra Palace in North London. BBC was the first British TV broadcast to have sustained consistent popularity due to the pre-Second World War 405-line television, which also gained mass fame. -
Color Television
When the Second World War ended in 1946, Americans sought to make up for the time they had missed. It was time to try something fresh since black-and-white television was obsolete. Therefore, Color TV systems and designs were successful and RCA color TVs were commenced in 1954. In the 1960s and 1970s, several television broadcasting companies and units switched from black-and-white to color transmission. -
The RCA 630TS Television
Immediately following World War II, in 1946, the RCA 630TS television was an instant hit, because many people were affected by the war and wanted something fresh. This TV was then utilized immensely to distract Americans from the damages and time lost due to the war. -
Philco Predicta Television
Early TVs were large and box-shaped, whereas the Philco Predicta sets in 1958 were swivel-mounted with a pedestal base. During this time, the space race, the Cold War competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, was intense. Since the Predicta was designed with a futuristic aesthetic, the space-age concept was emphasized in advertisements claiming “TV today from the world of tomorrow.” Therefore due to the space race, Philco televisions gained immense popularity. -
Flat-screen TVs
Due to their excellent picture quality and small size, flat-screen TVs have swiftly taken over the market since their launch in the late 1990s. However, they weren't as popular as they became in 2007, thanks to the release of Samsung's plasma TV. During that period, this Samsung TV contributed to the gain in popularity of flat-screen TVs. -
Curved TVs
Curved TVs were first released into the market in 2013 by Samsung and LG, but they weren't very successful.
Samsung and LG were inspired by the screens of IMAX theatres from around the 1970s. However, around 2017, Samsung withdrew from the concept as it wasn't gaining enough attention or customers.
The public prefers IMAX displays over Curved TVs as they provide a more suitable view.
