Straightline has come up with an affordable line up of television models that include Philips 14PT 3525 Color TV (the 14" flat screen TV with a new black shiny finish) and Philips 21PT 3525 Color TV (the 21" flat screen TV with SLIM LINE).
Let us take a quick peek at the history of television and its introduction and reach in India.
Television means ‘far sight’ and bears its origins to the Greek and Latin words, ‘tele’ and ‘visio’. It is a medium that has created a ground for itself in practically all parts of the world and has come a long way since Philo Taylor Farnsworth’s invention who happened to be the first inventor to transmit a television image. Television has laid the world wide open to us apart from offering entertainment as a source for gathering useful information and invaluable knowledge. It is a great platform for advertisers to promote their products, to showcase one’s talent and brings to us unlimited opportunities.
Television in India
The entry of television in India dates back to 1959. Since its arrival Indian television has gone through a sea change. Television is a very strong mass media worldwide and a flourishing industry in almost all the states of the country. It airs several hundreds of programs, news shows, games, cinemas and serials. It has many specifically tailor made shows and channels to suit the taste palette and sensibilities of the different states of India that have an exceptionally diverse culture.
Until the year 1975, the list of cities in India with a television service stuck to seven. Only one Indian public service broadcaster had total monopoly in the market as the only provider of television in the country. It was Doordarshan, a division of Prasar Bharati and entirely owned by the government.It was the Asian Games in 1982 that’s connected with the introduction of color TV in India 1982. The early 1980s saw the introduction of the small screen programming with the only national channel being Doordarshan. By 2008, the Indian viewer could select from 300 channels offered by a field of domestic and international media companies.
The world of television that is fondly nicknamed the ‘small screen’ has given birth to several thousands of celebrities and also allowed them to attain national fame. What is more, television has presented to us events from all across the world and increased our sense of familiarity to international figures. According to a study in March 2006 conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry estimated that 128 million households in India will have televisions by 2010, a rise from 105 million in 2005.
Television Prices- How To Select the Best Television Set In India
The television prices of some of the sets available here range from Rs.4737 to Rs.7,789. To select the best television set for you focus on what your needs are, where would you place your TV set and what are the features that you wish to go for. Also do a small study of the brands available in the market. You can take the help of our trusted user comments section to help you weigh the pros and cons of the product before you buy it.
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