26 Nov
2013
26 Nov
'13
5:25 p.m.
Hi Folks,
I've been searching for historical info on the Soviet UM-1 or UM1-NKh, which some have
claimed to be the "first" minicomputer. (Of course, that has little meaning
without a careful definition of terms.)
So far, I've only uncovered a little approximate info about it, including:
- Approved for production in 1962
- 13-bit word
- 8000 transistors
- 150-lbs
- 100 Watts (!)
- The UM-1 was an earlier (military?) model but it's not clear if it was
manufactured.
The key info that I'm looking for includes:
- Date of first production shipment
- Amount of RAM
- Memory cycle time
- Approximate price (whatever that meant in the USSR)
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve Lafferty
http://tronola.com