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The {{PAGENAME}} terminal was introduced in June, 1976 at a price of $2,695.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=D0TSJ6l8y9YC&lpg=PA4&pg=PA4#v=onepage&f=false "Few Products Announced for Large System Users"], Computerworld, June 14, 1976, pg. 4</ref>
 
  
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* 8080A microprocessor
 
* 8080A microprocessor
 
* 4K display RAM
 
* 4K display RAM
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* keystroke programming
 
* keystroke programming
 
* format mode (protected and unprotected)
 
* format mode (protected and unprotected)
* transmission rates to 19,200 bps
 
 
* editing capability
 
* editing capability
 
* tabbing (forward and back)
 
* tabbing (forward and back)
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* optional programmable character generator
 
* optional programmable character generator
 
* full and half duplex operation
 
* full and half duplex operation
* 25x80 character resolution
 
 
* scrolling
 
* scrolling
 
* 8 video levels
 
* 8 video levels

Revision as of 20:14, 7 April 2012

Beehive B500
Beehive B500.jpg
Manufacturer Beehive
Model B500
Lifetime
Introduced June, 1976
Introductory Price $2,695
Communication
Baud Rates 19200
Character Modes
Resolution 80x25

The Beehive B500 terminal was introduced in June, 1976 at a price of $2,695.[1]

Features:[2]

  • 8080A microprocessor
  • 4K display RAM
  • program memory: up to 4K PROM or 7K ROM, up to 48K RAM
  • user defined function keys
  • upload and download capability
  • addressable cursor
  • keystroke programming
  • format mode (protected and unprotected)
  • editing capability
  • tabbing (forward and back)
  • auxiliary I/O port
  • optional programmable character generator
  • full and half duplex operation
  • scrolling
  • 8 video levels

References

  1. "Few Products Announced for Large System Users", Computerworld, June 14, 1976, pg. 4
  2. Beehive advertisement, Computerworld, July 25, 1977, pg. 22