Spluch points to this photo of the world’s first transistor radio from Michaeljpro… It’s funny Sony still uses names like this for all their products… “Regency TR-1, the world’s 1st commercially released transistor radio – went on sale in the fall of 1954. This cabinet colour was called “madarin red”. Also came in black, cloud grey and ivory. – Link. Also check out Michael’s complete collect (over 500!) here – Link.
Related:
- RRRRRadios @ MAKE – Link.
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I don’t go as far back as 1954, but my first transistor radio (and I really wish I still had it) was this
I fondly remember my five transistor Emerson. It was the size of a paving brick.