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Originally Posted by Renate
A year ago I paid $170 for a 29" ultrawide.
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In real terms in UK, a decent 1950s radio (before 1955 FM) was more expensive than a 55" 4K screen today.
1955 saw the UK get 2nd TV channel (405 lines, approx 360 of 377 visible due to overscan) and FM Radio (only duplicate of AM BBC). The new two channel TVs were mostly rented. 12" was common size and 17" was huge! I've not worked out cost with inflation. Some models in 1950s had auto brightness, FM Radio (only 3 dealer tuned presets) and a corded remote with volume and "next". The next button fired a giant solenoid (CLUNK) that advanced the big rotary preset tuner (13 positions) one position. I repaired one, once in 1970s, which is how I know. The 405 Line TV was turned off in UK & Ireland in 1985. The Irish 625 & 405, depending on region, only started in 1962 (technically the night of 31st Dec 1961). UK 405 in 1935, turned off 1939-1946. UK 625 maybe in 1967? I forget. I did stay up late to watch the moon Landing in 1969 on mono 625 lines.