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The Volker-Craig VC414 terminal was introduced in March, 1978 at a price of $1,650.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=7R5wKrn4x4UC&lpg=PA58&pg=PA58#v=onepage&f=false "Volker-Craig Unwraps CRT Line"], Computerworld, March 13, 1978, pg. 58.</ref> In February, 1982 the price was $1,130.{{InfoWorld
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| manufacturer = Volker-Craig
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| model = VC414
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| intro_month = March
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| intro_year = 1978
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| intro_price = $1,650
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| char_resolution = 80x24
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| status_line = Yes
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| phosphor = amber
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| baud_rates = 110-9600
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| interface = RS-232C
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| interface2 = 20 mA current loop
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}}
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The {{PAGENAME}} terminal was introduced in March, 1978 at a price of $1,650.{{Computerworld
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| pg=58
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| title="Volker-Craig Unwraps CRT Line"
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| date=March 13, 1978
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}} In February, 1982 the price was $1,130.{{InfoWorld
 
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Features:<ref name="InfoWorld1982"/>
* 25x80 character resolution
 
 
* 96 character ASCII set
 
* 96 character ASCII set
* amber nonglare display
 
* 110-9600 baud
 
 
* block-mode transmission
 
* block-mode transmission
 
* detached keyboard
 
* detached keyboard
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* cursor keys
 
* cursor keys
 
* character attributes: reverse video, reduced intensity, blink, underline
 
* character attributes: reverse video, reduced intensity, blink, underline
* RS-232C interface
 
 
* Motorola 6800 micrprocessor
 
* Motorola 6800 micrprocessor
* options:
 
** 20mA current loop interface
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 00:55, 10 April 2012

Volker-Craig VC414
Manufacturer Volker-Craig
Model VC414
Lifetime
Introduced March, 1978
Introductory Price $1,650
Communication
Interfaces RS-232C,
20 mA current loop
Baud Rates 110-9600
Display
Phosphor amber
Character Modes
Resolution 80x24
Status Line Yes

The Volker-Craig VC414 terminal was introduced in March, 1978 at a price of $1,650.[1] In February, 1982 the price was $1,130.[2]

Features:[2]

  • 96 character ASCII set
  • block-mode transmission
  • detached keyboard
  • numeric keypad
  • cursor keys
  • character attributes: reverse video, reduced intensity, blink, underline
  • Motorola 6800 micrprocessor

References

  1. "Volker-Craig Unwraps CRT Line", Computerworld, March 13, 1978, pg. 58
  2. 2.0 2.1 "The Volker-Craig VC414H modular terminal", Michael Swaine, InfoWorld, February 1, 1982, pg. 38