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The {{PAGENAME}} is a monochrome graphics terminal introduced in July, 1977 at a price of $5,500, or $7,100 with optional cartridge tape drives.{{Computerworld
 
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Features:
 
Features:
* 8080 microprocessor
 
 
* graphics and alphanumeric data viewed separately or simultaneously
 
* graphics and alphanumeric data viewed separately or simultaneously
* 8K RAM alphanumeric memory, expandable to 12K
 
 
* 32K RAM graphics memory
 
* 32K RAM graphics memory
 
* 720x360 graphics resolution
 
* 720x360 graphics resolution

Revision as of 06:52, 13 April 2012

HP 2648A
Manufacturer HP
Model 2648A
Lifetime
Introduced July, 1977
Introductory Price $5,500
Communication
Interface RS-232C
Display
Size 5x10-inch
Phosphor P4 white
Refresh Rates 60 Hz, 50 Hz
Character Modes
Resolution 80x24
Matrix 7x9
Firmware
RAM 8K-12K
Code Chart HP 2648A

The HP 2648A is a monochrome graphics terminal introduced in July, 1977 at a price of $5,500, or $7,100 with optional cartridge tape drives.[1]

Features:

  • graphics and alphanumeric data viewed separately or simultaneously
  • 32K RAM graphics memory
  • 720x360 graphics resolution
  • graphics zoom and pan
  • optional cartridge tape drives storing 220K per tape

References

  1. "Raster Scan CRT Designed for Novices", Computerworld, July 11, 1977, pg. 40