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+ | | manufacturer = Perkin-Elmer | ||
+ | | model = Bantam 550 | ||
+ | | image = Perkin-Elmer 550B 1.jpg | ||
+ | | intro_month = October | ||
+ | | intro_year = 1978 | ||
+ | | intro_price = $966 | ||
+ | | char_resolutino = 80x24 | ||
+ | | char_matrix = 7x10 | ||
+ | | interface = RS-232C | ||
+ | | interface2 = 20 mA current loop | ||
+ | | baud_rates = 110, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | The {{PAGENAME}} terminal was introduced in October, 1978 at a price of $966.{{Computerworld | ||
+ | | id=L7fv8Ls0pMAC | ||
+ | | pg=35 | ||
+ | | title="Decoding, CRT Control Logic Combined in Terminal's Chip" | ||
+ | | date=October 23, 1978 | ||
+ | }}{{Computerworld | ||
+ | | id=s4Po-oIhNpsC | ||
+ | | page_prefix=RA1-PA | ||
+ | | page=6 | ||
+ | | display_page_prefix = In Depth/ | ||
+ | | title=Perkin-Elmer advertisement | ||
+ | | date=July 14, 1980 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | In 1981, several variations of the {{PAGENAME}} 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.{{Computerworld | ||
+ | | id=UQeAjDdnBXsC | ||
+ | | page=73 | ||
+ | | title=Perkin-Elmer advertisement | ||
+ | | date=February 9, 1981 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
Features: | Features: | ||
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* options: | * options: | ||
− | ** full overstrike | + | ** full overstrike APL model |
** foreign language character sets | ** foreign language character sets | ||
** current loop interface | ** current loop interface | ||
** RS-232C printer interface | ** RS-232C printer interface | ||
− | == | + | ==Images== |
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 advertisement Computerworld 14Jul1980.jpg|Advertisement | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-1.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-2.jpg | ||
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+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-6.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-7.jpg | ||
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+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-9.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-10.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-11.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 380889106674-12.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 321787801887-1.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 321787801887-2.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 321787801887-4.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-1.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-2.jpg | ||
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+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-7.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-8.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-9.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-10.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-11.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 141717094055-12.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer 550B 1.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer 550B 2.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer 550B 3.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer 550B 4.jpg | ||
+ | File:Perkin-Elmer 550B 5.jpg | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | + | {{References}} | |
[[Category:Perkin-Elmer|Bantam 550]] | [[Category:Perkin-Elmer|Bantam 550]] | ||
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[[Category:1978]] | [[Category:1978]] |
Revision as of 21:00, 8 January 2020
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, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 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
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