The Sony Watchman is a line of portable pocket televisions trademarked and produced by Sony.
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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 grayscale five centimeter display. The device weighed around 650 grams, with a measurement of 87 x 198 x 33 millimeters. 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.
Later Releases
Upon the release of further models, the display size increased, among other things. The FD-45, which released in 1986, was water-resistant. The FD-10A may have been the last of the flat-CRT B&W display-equipped models because in 1990, the FDL-310 was released with an entirely different type of display in the Watchman: LCD. This technology allowed for a color display. Another popular model was the FDL-22 which featured an ergonomic body which made it easier to hold. It was released during the 1990s.
In Popular Culture
The character of Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) in Rain Man carries a Sony Watchman around with him to watch his shows.
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