On 9/18/2021 1:45 PM, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
On Sat, 18 Sep 2021, dwight via cctalk wrote:
Of course, Busicom was the first programed microprocessor driven
calculator, it wasn't the first calculator using calculator ICs. That
is what Busicom was trying to compete with, when going to Intel in
the first place.
I think that the Sinclair used TI calculator ICs.
Unless he had a special "in" with TI, AND was fastest to market, then
it is doubtful that he could legitimately claim to be "FIRST".
I was really fascinated with the Sinclair TV when he brought it out. It
worked great and was a cool toy.
I don't recall for sure what computer showed up, but I'm not sure it was
the ZX80, but it was a black thing with a touch
type keyboard. I got it as soon as it was available.
At one point of course had to hook the computer to the TV and squint.
To the credit, the TV performed well enough
to see the screen, but of course wasn't really useful.
Both are lurking. I hope the TV(s) show up in my move I have done
recently as I unpack. There are 2 varieties of the
Panasonic 1" sets, and the Sinclair. Also a 1" viewfinder wired to run
off of some voltage with a generic RCA compatable
input.
thanks
Jim
