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John Baird Shows His First Television
This is widely regarded as first television demonstration -
WRGB was started as the worlds first television station
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First ad for the beginning of television broadcasting in NYC
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first practical television system introduced
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all electronic color TV broadcasting was introduced
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TV surpasses newspapers as the most used information source
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Manufacturers make 11.4 million new TV sets,
up from the 5.7 million receivers made in 1960. -
Point of Maturity - TV has grown rapidly and is well known
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DVD becomes a major player in the home entertainment industry
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many TVs are now being sold with built in VHS/DVD players to innovate
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Average tv size- 24 inches
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HDTV's First hit the market
Featuring crystal clear picture and an expensive price tag -
Blu Ray and HD DVD’s gain popularity, TV makers adapt to include support
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Internet equipped TV’s are introduced. Netflix gains popularity
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3D tv’s are being produced to gain a new audience
These gain little traction and are barely purchased -
Average tv size - 37 inches
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4k TV’s are invented, showcasing high pixel density for crisp picture.