Advent Video Beam Television
The Advent VideoBeam is a big-screen television that was invented in the 1970s by Advent Corporation, founded by Henry Kloss. Both picture and sound are projected from the television's projector base towards a curved screen, where they are reflected back towards the viewer. It is a plug-and-play system, which means it has few adjustments, to make it easier to install.
In 1978, its advertised sale price was $3,000.
Characteristics
- 7-foot screen
- 180 watts power consumption
- Focal distance fixed at 100"
- Projection technology: Cathode ray tube with rear-facing 3" phosphor screen and collimating mirror
- Good quality projection
- Clear, well-defined, and bright
- Easy to install