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World's First Transistor portable battery TV developed by Philco-1959 - electricalengineer1958 - 10-03-2012

Philco in 1959 had announced and produced the "SAFARI", which was the "World's First Transistor portable battery operated television", to be developed and produced.

Philco started to sell it to the public in June 1959, for a retail price of $250.00 (not including the 7.5v Alkaline DC re-chargeable battery - extra $5.25 cost).

This Philco "Safari" portable TV model 2010, had contained 21 PNP transistors and could be operated on either 110v AC power or on a Philco Long-Life 7.5v Alkaline removable DC re-chargeable battery.

The size and weight of the Philco "Safari" TV:
8 1/2 " Wide x 16 1/2" High x 5 1/2" Deep - 15 1/2 pounds with battery and charger included.

These Philco models came in two colors: (Tan or Black) leather-covered cabinet.

Finally, I had made a YouTube Video Clip, which includes an original 1959 Philco commercial, that explains and shows the "NEW" Safari Transistor portable battery operated TV.


I have also added this Youtube Video Link at the END of this Information page ....


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BELOW IS THE YouTube VIDEO LINK .... Just "CLICK" on the URL Address

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32bZmKW8KE&feature=g-all-c

I Hope that everyone enjoys the above info ....

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RE: World's First Transistor portable battery TV developed by Philco-1959 - electricalengineer1958 - 10-07-2012

Hi everyone,



Below is a Time Magazine July 20, 1959 Advertisement.....

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I was able to acquire a copy of a 1959 "Press Photo", that was used for the announcement of the Philco Safari Transistor portable battery operated TV, which was the World's First Transistor portable battery TV to be developed and produced.

[Image: http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg632/electricalengineer1958/philcosafaritvpressphoto1959.jpg]
(credit: Dickstuberadios)


And I was also able to acquire a copy of an issue of a 1959 August Radio-Electronics magazine. On the cover page, it shows the "NEW" 1959 Philco Safari Transistor portable battery operated TV and its Philco 7.5v battery, 2" picture tube, and internal pull out chassis.

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(credit: Dickstuberadios)


Below is an issue of July 1959 Philco Service Businessman ....

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Below is an issue of July 1959 Philco Electronic Supervisor ....

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And finally, I was able to find a 1959 Dec. Life Magazine advertisement of the 1959 Philco Safari Transistor portable battery operated TV.

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I Hope that everyone enjoys the above info ....

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