Views of a Motorola Astronaut
I was asked by a VK member to show pictures of a Motorola Astronaut, Although i do have an image of the set grouped with two others in a august thread "lost in space" i felt the image was lacking in quality so here are the latest photos
of this 1960 Motorola 19 inch AC / Battery powered television advertised as "First big-screen all-transistor portable you don't have to plug in" http://www.pbase.com/redraster/image/130833679.jpg The case color is (Black Onyx) with protective front cover attached http://www.pbase.com/redraster/image/130833731.jpg Revealed is 172 sq. inches of viewing area http://www.pbase.com/redraster/image/130833771.jpg Symbol of the jet age and a space race Motorola was there http://www.pbase.com/redraster/image/130833735.jpg One piece back and sides made of a strong light weight composite fiber material http://www.pbase.com/redraster/image/130833862.jpg Chrome and controls http://www.pbase.com/redraster/image/130833733.jpg Thanks for looking and stay tuned as i document more items from the raster lounge.:yes: |
Thanks! That's a pretty cool set!
I was hoping it was made of fiberglass though and came in bright colors like turquoise,coral,and red. I do like the little rocket symbol on the front. That's unusual to see a battery operated set with screen so large,how long could it play on a charge? I was also hoping there was a giant 'V' molded into the lid! With a name like astronaut I imagined it looking very futuristic. |
Wow, that's a great looking little set. I'd love to find one of those. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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I'd like to see a 105-lb girl walking on the beach, carrying that set with an express wagon full of car batteries behind.... I'm guessing we're talking 150 lbs for enough lead-acid battery power to watch a half our show :yikes:
Charles |
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in 1960, that was futuristic!:yes: |
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