The first transistor radio
In 1954, the first transistor radio goes to market. The Regency TR-1 had four transistors and ran you $49.99, which in 1954 was a lot of money adjusted for inflation. Dr. Steve Reyer, a professor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering has more than you'll ever need to know about The Regency.
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