Difference between revisions of "C. Itoh CIT-220"
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| manufacturer = C. Itoh | | manufacturer = C. Itoh | ||
| model = CIT-220 | | model = CIT-220 | ||
| + | | image = C. Itoh CIT-220 261470332635-8.jpg | ||
| intro_prior = true | | intro_prior = true | ||
| intro_month = August | | intro_month = August | ||
| intro_year = 1985 | | intro_year = 1985 | ||
| − | | personality1 = DEC VT220 | + | | display_size = 12-inch |
| + | | char_resolution = 80x24 | ||
| + | | char_resolution2 = 132x24 | ||
| + | | interface = RS-232C | ||
| + | | personality1 = DEC VT52 | ||
| + | | personality2 = DEC VT100 | ||
| + | | personality3 = DEC VT220 | ||
}} | }} | ||
The {{PAGENAME}} terminal was compatible with the [[DEC VT220]]. It was introduced sometime before August, 1985. | The {{PAGENAME}} terminal was compatible with the [[DEC VT220]]. It was introduced sometime before August, 1985. | ||
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| date=August 12, 1985 | | date=August 12, 1985 | ||
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| + | DEC had alleged patent infringment by C. Itoh on the terminal, but lost a lawsuit in the matter.{{Computerworld | ||
| + | | id=w3IudMVoEusC | ||
| + | | page=7 | ||
| + | | title="DEC loses patent violation suit" | ||
| + | | author=Clinton Wilder | ||
| + | | date=October 7, 1985 | ||
| + | }} The lawsuit was settled with an agreement by C. Itoh to stop selling the CIT-220+ and change the format of its setup screens.{{Computerworld | ||
| + | | id=M8uwmICKZwMC | ||
| + | | page_prefix=RA8-PT | ||
| + | | page=1 | ||
| + | | title="DEC, C. Itoh end patent clash" | ||
| + | | author=Clinton Wilder | ||
| + | | date=August 31, 1987 | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | The keyboard is '''not''' compatible with the LK-201 [[DEC VT220]] keyboard. You will need an adapter.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://classiccmp.org/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/cctalk@classiccmp.org/message/PPKRQUDYWGRKSEBGSH7LB6W7MB2D4HGY/ |title=[cctalk] Re: C. Itoh CIT-220 keyboard options |author=Bill Degnan |date=07-Jan-2026 |accessdate=7 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:11, 7 January 2026
| C. Itoh CIT-220 | |
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| Manufacturer | C. Itoh |
| Model | CIT-220 |
| Lifetime | |
| Introduced | prior to August, 1985 |
| Communication | |
| Interface | RS-232C |
| Display | |
| Size | 12-inch |
| Character Modes | |
| Resolutions | 80x24, 132x24 |
| Firmware | |
| Personalities |
DEC VT52, DEC VT100, DEC VT220 |
The C. Itoh CIT-220 terminal was compatible with the DEC VT220. It was introduced sometime before August, 1985.
The CIT-220+ variant was introduced in August, 1985 at a price of $995. It included an enhanced keyboard compared to the CIT-220.[1]
DEC had alleged patent infringment by C. Itoh on the terminal, but lost a lawsuit in the matter.[2] The lawsuit was settled with an agreement by C. Itoh to stop selling the CIT-220+ and change the format of its setup screens.[3]
The keyboard is not compatible with the LK-201 DEC VT220 keyboard. You will need an adapter.[4]
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References
- ↑ Systems & Peripherals, Terminals, Computerworld, August 12, 1985, pg. 83
- ↑ "DEC loses patent violation suit", Clinton Wilder, Computerworld, October 7, 1985, pg. 7
- ↑ "DEC, C. Itoh end patent clash", Clinton Wilder, Computerworld, August 31, 1987, pg. 1
- ↑ Bill Degnan (07-Jan-2026). "[cctalk Re: C. Itoh CIT-220 keyboard options"]. https://classiccmp.org/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/cctalk@classiccmp.org/message/PPKRQUDYWGRKSEBGSH7LB6W7MB2D4HGY/. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
