[electricalengineer1958]

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

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32bZmKW8...re=g-all-c

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