title: Advent Video Beam Television
text: # 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 (51.5" x 68.5")
  * 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
  