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First TV

TLDR: First TV
In a forum thread discussing television usage and preferences, users shared their experiences and views on how TV technology and viewing habits have evolved. Harry initiated the conversation by questioning the relevance of traditional TV in the era of streaming services and described modern TVs as essentially large panels with built-in CPUs. A user with TV repair experience confirmed that modern TVs are akin to big laptops with components like power supplies, SSDs, and motherboards designed to fit compactly behind the screen. Martee reminisced about the magic of bulky old TVs and noted a shift to using devices like Firesticks for streaming services to avoid ads and enjoy more control over viewing. Another user, Guest, mentioned their first TV was a small 12-inch Zenith model from 1980, primarily used for watching Dallas Cowboys football. This led to a discussion on the impracticality of small screens today compared to the larger screens preferred for modern viewing. Guest also shared a personal backstory about getting into TV repair, starting with a DIY kit TV received as a Christmas gift, which sparked a lifelong hobby in electronics. Harry expressed admiration for those skilled in electronics repair, noting his own experiences with basic computer hardware repairs. Other users like WhippedCream and iamSharon shared brief memories of their first TVs, highlighting the evolution from heavy, small-screen TVs to more sophisticated models with features like dual play capability. Overall, the thread showcased a nostalgic appreciation for older TV models and a recognition of the convenience and advanced technology of current streaming and TV viewing options, reflecting a broader shift in media consumption habits.
Harry

Harry

When did you buy your first TV ? What is the favourite show that it served for you ? I don't think people use TV anymore. Not unless they are meant for Netflix and other streaming services. Do you still watch those channels and move across them. Wait for the ads and continue your show ?

A big panel is what we call a TV these days. I will argue that they built the whole CPU in a board and placed it behind the panel.
 
Harry said:
A big panel is what we call a TV these days. I will argue that they built the whole CPU in a board and placed it behind the panel.
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I can put your mind at ease on this one. Today's television sets are basically just big laptops. Power supply, Solid state hard drive, motherboard, tuner, and drivers for the display are all laid out quite similar to a PC. Everything designed to be slim and compact. I repair them.
 
I remember it being one of those very large, very bulky old TV's (like the image below but bigger) but back then as a kid - it was like a magic machine had come into my life. Nowadays, they're just another addition to the household that I don't actually watch TV on but use my Firestick to use Netflix/Disney+ etc. I also use catch-up services for actual TV shows as I can generally bypass the ads that way, pause at my leisure and so on.

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Pig Hip said:
1980 and it was a Zenith black & white with a 12 inch screen!

Dallas Cowboys Footballl.
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I can never imagine watching something on a 12 inch TV haha. Even my phone nowadays is half that size (I'd expect that from a phone!) but a TV that size? Ooft. My main TV is 55" and my PC monitor is a 43" widescreen and I couldn't live without something that size to enjoy my content on. I use my phone for work and easy notifications rather than consuming media too much so I'll let that get a pass!

How did you get into repairing TV's though @Pig Hip? What's it like?
 
Martee said:
How did you get into repairing TV's though @Pig Hip? What's it like?
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In 1975 after months of dropping hints and even outright mentions that I wanted a portable TV for Christmas, one showed up for me under the tree. A 6 inch b/w Heathkit TV. The kind you have to build and assemble. Took me 2 years to make it work.

Had been in electronics since age 8 via Radio Shack electronics project kits. I do electronics work as a hobby. I'm just natural to it.
 
Pig Hip said:
In 1975 after months of dropping hints and even outright mentions that I wanted a portable TV for Christmas, one showed up for me under the tree. A 6 inch b/w Heathkit TV. The kind you have to build and assemble. Took me 2 years to make it work.

Had been in electronics since age 8 via Radio Shack electronics project kits. I do electronics work as a hobby. I'm just natural to it.
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Sounds brilliant - I do miss that about things nowadays. It just seems like we're in some kind of easy, lazy consumerist stage where everything has to be done for us. I know that even now, if you gave me something like that kit you'd got, I'd get a lot more out of it and enjoy it a lot more than I would other things.

It's brilliant that you've always had that natural affinity though - I wish I had found that special skill for me!
 
Pig Hip said:
I repair them.
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I have great fan-like admiration for people who can repair electronics. I am quite fond of it myself. My electronics repair skills are limited to computer hardware. Even that I am not a big player, but I think I know the basics. I have helped a lot of people with those skills.

Do you know I watched a lot of good movies on a small screen TV ? But when I had a chance, I got a good panel TV, I watched some of them again.
 
The very first television that I purchased for myself was $699 a 47" LG LED TV which featured dual play capability (allows two people to use special glasses to play a supported game on the same screen and not be required to do split screen). I thought it was a steal at the time, and I think it really way. I couldn't tell you when I bought it maybe 10 years ago? I still have the TV in my guest room.
 
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