Hewlett-Packard 9100A desktop electronic programmable calculator

Hewlett-Packard 9100A desktop electronic programmable calculator, with instruction manual, magnetic program cards, program library and pad, cover and power lead, introduced 1968 HP, by Hewlett Packard Company, United States, American, 1968

Hewlett-Packard 9100A desktop electronic programmable calculator, with instruction manual, magnetic program cards, program library and pad, cover and power lead, introduced 1968. This desktop machine was Hewlett Packard's first calculator, and had a magnetic core memory, a printed circuit board ROM (read-only-memory), and a CRT (cathode ray tube) display. The calculator weighed 40 lb (18 kg) and cost under $5000 when first introduced.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1989-1220
Materials:
plastic, copper (alloy), metal (unknown), electronic components and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
instructions: 140 mm x 300 mm x 330 mm,
main unit and cover: 220 mm x 350 mm x 500 mm,
type:
calculator
credit:
National Physical Laboratory.