VEB Optima Optimatic 900 minicomputer

Made:
1955-1960 in Germany
VEB Optima Optimatic 900 minicomputer

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Accounting/Bookkeeping machine, by VEB Optima (Germany), model Optimatic 900, complete with carrying handles

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1996-270
Materials:
plastic, metal, glass, electronic components, composite circuit boards
Measurements:
overall: 45 x 50 x 75 cm
type:
minicomputer
credit:
East Hertfordshire Museum Service. Ware Museum

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