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A Brief Television Timeline

By kmims
  • Black and White Television

    Black and White Television
    In the 1930’s Television signals were in use, and it became available commercially 1939 – though there was little production and use during World War II.
  • Cable Television

    Cable Television
    Cable was available as early as 1948, however didn't become widespread until later years.
  • Wireless Remote

    The late 50's saw the introcduction of the wireless television remote controller.
  • Coulour Television

    Coulour Television
    Television came to life in the 1960's whenbegan broadcasting in colour
  • VCR's

    VCR's
    The 1970's saw the introduction of VHS (and its competitor Betamax), which allowed people to record shows and record shows.
  • DVD

    In 1997 the DVD was launched, and completely changed the home video landscape. The format offered better picture and sound, and eventually killed off video tape.
  • Flat Screen TV (Plasma/LCD)

    Flat Screen TV (Plasma/LCD)
    2000's saw the breakthrough of the flat screen format, which allowed for a reduction in weight versus the old curved screen model.
  • 3D TV

    3D TV
    2010 bought the cinema into your lounge room with the inception of the 3D television.