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| + | The model 550E offered a numeric data entry keypad. | ||
| + | The model 550B offered reduced price and high reliability through the use of custom LSI chips.{{Computerworld | ||
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| Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 | |
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| Manufacturer | Perkin-Elmer |
| Model | Bantam 550 |
| Lifetime | |
| Introduced | October, 1978 |
| Introductory Price | $966 |
| Communication | |
| Interfaces |
RS-232C, 20 mA current loop |
| Baud Rates | 110-9600 |
| Character Modes | |
| Matrix | 7x10 |
The Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 terminal was introduced in October, 1978 at a price of $966.[1][2]
In 1981, several variations of the Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 were introduced. The model 550S offered block mode editing and an optional second page. The model 550E offered a numeric data entry keypad. The model 550B offered reduced price and high reliability through the use of custom LSI chips.[3]
Features:
- options:
- full overstrike APL model
- foreign language character sets
- current loop interface
- RS-232C printer interface
Images
Advertisement
References
- ↑ "Decoding, CRT Control Logic Combined in Terminal's Chip", Computerworld, October 23, 1978, pg. 35
- ↑ Perkin-Elmer advertisement, Computerworld, July 14, 1980, pg. In Depth/6
- ↑ Perkin-Elmer advertisement, Computerworld, February 9, 1981, pg. 73
