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Panasonic TR-005

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Panasonic TR-005 Orbitel (also known as the "Flying Saucer"[1] or "The Eyeball"[2] due to its shape) was a television set that was manufactured from the late 1960s to early 1970s by Panasonic.[3] It had a five-inch screen, earphone jack, and could rotate 180 degrees on its chrome tripod.[4]

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  1. ^ Hyman, Tony (1994). Trash or treasure: how to find the best buyers of antiques, collectibles, and other undiscovered treasures. Where to Sell Series. Treasure Hunt Publications. p. 562. ISBN 0937111031. ISBN 9780937111031
  2. ^ "The Chicago Antiques Guide Blog Panasonic TR-005 Television". Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Panasonic Orbitel TR-005 Flying Saucer Space Television". Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  4. ^ "SFO – San Francisco International Airport – Museum – Television: TV in the Antenna Age". Retrieved 10 April 2012.