Videosphere

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JVC Videosphere displayed at the Geffrye Museum.
JVC Videosphere displayed at the Geffrye Museum.

Videosphere was a JVC CRT television that was shaped in the form of a space helmet. It was first introduced in 1970, and was sold up until the early-1980s. It was popular for its modern design; the alarm clock base was an option, most units have a plain base.

[edit] References

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