The big digital television crossover came and went. So what do I do with my spare set? Sure, I subscribe to cable so my wired televisions should have no problem with the conversion (most of mine are recent purchases anyway and are prepared for the conversion), but that's not what I'm referring to. I'm asking what exactly I could now do with the Sony Watchman Model FD-2A that I purchased in 1985 and remains in my closet to this day.It was intended as a way of being able to watch television during high school (and to show how dated the set is, the screen is black and white). It does actually still work, if the purpose of the set is to produce a screen of snow.
Here are some ideas that I could now use the set for:
- As a TV (all I need to do is crack it open and hook up a digital converter, which kind of ruins the portability aspect of the device)
- Target practice
- Paperweight
- Handy object to throw at my oppressors (if I ever have any oppressors)
- Tree ornament
- Abstract art
- Flashlight (if I turn off the sound)
- Fencing practice (the antenna is pretty long)
- Prop replica of a Sony Watchman
- Brick replacement
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