2 Jul
2001
2 Jul
'01
7:58 p.m.
More info....
Just was digging for the repair/maintenance manual on the 2100 power supply
(see previous message *GRIN*)...
Came across a manual I had forgotten I had... The "1970 HP measurement,
analysis, and computation reference catalog".
It has the 2114/5/6 B version systems in it. It does specify there is an
8-bit duplex register board, so that board existed at the time. The paper
tape reader isn't a 2748A/B variety, it's listed as a 2737A punched tape
reader using (included) a 12532A interface. The 12532A obviously isn't a dup
reg board :) (the kit listed at $2100 by the way). This catalog also has the
2000A timeshared basic system (using a 2116) and it specifies a paper tape
reader is included, it's also the 2737A with a 12532A interface. Is this
12532A interface that I've never heard of the original tape reader interface
you're referring to Bob?
I'm not familiar with the 2737A reader, is it possible the 2737A used the
old style interface and the 2748 used the later one? Surely someone knows
this for sure!
Here's some rather historically interesting l970 list prices for those
fellow HP'ers on the list:
2116B cpu, $24,000 (8K)
2115A cpu, $14,500 (4k) or $19,500 (8K)
2114B cpu, $8,500 (4K) or $13,000 (8K)
2773A drum memory with 2776A power supply, $23,500 (393,216 16bit words,
transfer rate 120Kw/sec, access time 8.7ms average)
For those on the list into the 9100 calculator/computers, 1970 list price
for the 9100A was $4400 and the 9100B was $4900.
Jay West