Sony Watchman

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Sony Watchman FD210
Sony Watchman FD210

The Sony Watchman is a line of portable pocket televisions trademarked and produced by Sony.

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[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Cultural References

Raymond in Rainman carries a Sony Watchman around with him.

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