Last Tube TVs?

[Jon A.]

Originally Posted by YamahaFreak

I know of at least one Sony B/W portable from the late 60s that was badged 'Solid State', but contained a tube HV rectifier.

That prompted me to look into my 1970 Sony TV-950, never had a reason to open it before. Nope, no tubes. I expected a battery pack inside as there's a "charge" switch on the back, but nothing there either. I'm sure all original external battery packs would be stone dead by now.