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Wednesday, September 3

National Archives reveals the 1955 Video Phone, making a Retro Video Call!

The National Archives blog recently released a video clip showing one of the first video phones from 1955.

This phone was really a futuristic gadget at that time that costs $5000 during 1955 ($43,000 today) and included a dial-tone! (rather than an operator).

“Demonstrated for the first time, the videophone, with two-way picture screens enabling the parties to see, as well as speak to, each other. As simple to operate as today’s dial tone. The videophone included a small screen so that women could ‘primp’ before placing their calls. A mirror would have been less costly and more effective.” - Network World

Check out the video here



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