Information Displays Idigraf

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The Information Displays Idigraf terminal was a dynamic refresh vector graphics terminal introduced in May, 1973 at a price of $7,000.[1]

Features:

  • buffered, refresh vector display
  • stroke-writing hardware character and vector generators
  • 17-inch display
  • MOS refresh memory
  • two intensity levels
  • blink attribute
  • two character sizes
  • options:
    • multiple monochromatic or color displays
    • 21-inch display
    • light pen
    • direct parallel or serial interface

References

  1. "Information Displays Shows Computer Graphics System", Computerworld, May 30, 1973, pg. 34