| Memory | 4 KB |
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| Release Date: |
7/1/1980 |
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Tandy/Radio Shack
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Original Retail Price:
Adjusted Inflation Price:
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$249.95
$661.45*
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Donated By:
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David Russ |
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Known as Radio Shack catalog item 26-3501, this item is actually a Sharp PC-1211 Pocket Computer. Although intended to compete with the most advanced calculators at the time, this item is actually considered a pocket computer because of its QWERTY keyboard and built in BASIC programming language.
Display - 24-digit alphanumeric dot matrix Liquid Crystal Display, with yellow filter.
In calculator mode it can display in scientific format 10 digits mantissa and 2 digits exponent.
Functions - Calculator and 1424 step BASIC language programmable computer.
* 26 Fixed memories.
* Up to 178 Flexible memories (shared with program memory).
* Battery back-up of CMOS memory.
* A cassette recorder can be connected using an adapter cradle, allowing programs to be saved to audio cassettes. Also a printer & and cassette adapter was available, thus providing the full needs of a pocket computer.
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This computer is currently interactive in the Museum. |
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User Comments |
mokka on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
I still have it and I still use it. And I have the manual left also...
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Anonymous on Thursday, May 29, 2008
I still have mine, with the printer as well.
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David on Sunday, December 16, 2007
I have a Radio Shack TRS-80 Pocket Computer and still use it from time to time. Unfortunetly I have lost the manual which contains the BASIC programming language. I program from memory but not always successful.
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