Alarm clock - Texas Instruments Industrial design Plastic - 1970-1980 - 1978 Boxed Instruction

Texas Instruments TI-2010 – Digital Travel Alarm Clock (1978)
Assembled in U.S.A. – Complete with original box and instructions
Offered here is a highly collectible Texas Instruments TI-2010, dated 1978, an iconic late-1970s digital travel alarm clock that perfectly represents the early era of LCD technology and American electronic design.
Design & Construction
The clock features a compact, geometric “clamshell” form with an inclined top section that protects the display when closed. The housing is made of durable black plastic, complemented by elegant brushed metal panels on both the front and upper lid, discreetly branded Texas Instruments.
Its clean, architectural lines and compact proportions make it a quintessential late-1970s travel accessory.
Dimensions:
Width: approx. 9 cm
Height (open): approx. 5 cm
Depth: approx. 7.5 cm
Assembled in U.S.A.
Display & Functions
The clock is equipped with its original LCD display, preserved in excellent condition. The segments are sharp and fully legible, with the characteristic late-1970s circuit-pattern background visible behind the digits.
Functions include:
Time display
Alarm (AL indicator)
Light
Date (month/date indication)
Seconds display
All functions have been fully tested and are working correctly.
Internal Condition & Technical Details
The interior shows original circuitry in excellent condition, including:
Original printed circuit board
Period-correct individual electronic components (resistors, capacitors, transistors)
Acoustic coil/buzzer assembly
Original LCD module connections
Clean, intact wiring and factory solder joints
The internal condition confirms that the clock remains authentic and unmodified.
Condition
No cracks or structural damage
Brushed metal panels show only light surface marks consistent with age
LCD in excellent condition
Internal components in very good condition
The original box is included and shows normal wear to edges and corners consistent with age. Original instructions are included.
This is a fine example of early digital consumer technology from Texas Instruments — ideal for collectors of vintage electronics, industrial design, or early LCD devices.
The item offered is original, vintage, and pre-owned, and is described accurately and in good faith.
Before listing, the item is carefully cleaned, tested, and documented with detailed photographs and, where applicable, a video showing its actual condition and functionality. All functions mentioned in the description are tested and verified and are tested again before shipment as a final quality check.
Photographs and any accompanying video form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item at the time of listing.
As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age and normal wear are to be expected and are consistent with its age. Any structural damage, missing parts, or non-functioning features are clearly disclosed in the description and/or visible in the images. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions and screen settings. All items visible in the photographs are included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
The item will be professionally packed using protective materials and double-boxed where appropriate. Shipping is tracked and insured. The item is handed over to the carrier in the same condition as documented prior to dispatch. In the unfortunate case of damage during transport, the buyer is invited to follow Catawiki’s guidelines in a timely manner.
The buyer is responsible for providing a correct shipping address and for collecting the parcel within the carrier’s specified timeframe. In case of non-collection, refusal of delivery, or incorrect address, Catawiki’s applicable procedures and conditions will apply.
This is a vintage electro-mechanical item. Due to its age and original components, slight variations in performance, accuracy, or behaviour may occur over time, even if fully functional at the time of testing. All stated functions have been tested and verified at the time of listing and again before shipment.
The item has not been modified unless explicitly stated and is intended for normal use consistent with its age, or for collection and display.
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