3 Jun
2000
3 Jun
'00
6:09 a.m.
I'm trying to find some info about the LK-3000, an early hand-held
"computer". I think it was made by Nixdorf around 1979, but it was also
sold under other labels (I think I've got a "Lexicon" labeled instance
someplace).
Can anybody tell me what modules were available? Was there a module that
made the thing user programmable, for example?
Is anybody aware of a pre-1979 programable handheld? I suppose something
like the HP-65 is a candidate, but an alpha-numeric keyboard and display
would be more compelling.
Assuming the LK-3000 isn't user programmable, would anybody take offense
at somebody calling it the first PDA?
(No, I'm not selling one on eBay. There is one for sale there now -- it's
overpriced, though. These things aren't exactly rare.)
Thanks,
Doug
3 Jun
3 Jun
9:10 a.m.
On Sat, 3 Jun 2000, Doug Salot wrote:
I'm trying to find some info about the LK-3000, an
early hand-held
"computer". I think it was made by Nixdorf around 1979, but it was also
sold under other labels (I think I've got a "Lexicon" labeled instance
someplace).
The earliest copyright date I've found on the literature accompanying the
plug-in carthridges is 1976 (or 1975...can't remember for sure).
Can anybody tell me what modules were available? Was
there a module that
made the thing user programmable, for example?
I have the following language modules:
English-Spanish
English-French
English-German
English-Arabic
English-Italian
And the Calculator module. I've heard before that there was also a
Computer module but this is entirely uncomfirmed.
Assuming the LK-3000 isn't user programmable,
would anybody take offense
at somebody calling it the first PDA?
I've always considered it such.
I'll expect a full report at VCF 4.0 :)
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4 Jun
4 Jun
7:59 a.m.
Adding to the list:
I have the following language modules:
English-Spanish
English-French
English-German
English-Arabic
English-Italian
English-Portugese (LK-3110)
Electronic Notepad (LK-3500)
Information Module: Winter olympics / Olympic records (LK-0280)
Calculator (LK-3900)
Francois
3 Jun
3 Jun
11:16 a.m.
I'm trying to find some info about the LK-3000, an
early hand-held
"computer". I think it was made by Nixdorf around 1979, but it was also
sold under other labels (I think I've got a "Lexicon" labeled instance
someplace).
My Lexicomm was made in Taiwan around 1995, the only older small handhelds
I know of are MTS (something like that) and are actually "terminals" used
for taking inventory via some small backed up memory.
4 Jun
4 Jun
9:10 p.m.
I'm trying to find some info about the LK-3000, an
early hand-held
"computer". I think it was made by Nixdorf around 1979, but it was also
sold under other labels (I think I've got a "Lexicon" labeled instance
someplace).
Although everybody honores Nixdorf, the LK 3000 is only an
OEM Produkt, and Lexicon (whoever this is, no data) is the
original designer/manufacturer.
Also for the Dates, the Lexicon LK debuted in late 1978, While
the Nixdorf version has first been seen (in Germany) around
late 1979 (I checked some old magazines).
Can anybody tell me what modules were available? Was
there a module that
made the thing user programmable, for example?
Lots of language modules, mainly English<->xxx and German<->xxx
(More English than German Modules have been availabel - I have
to take a look at some lists back home. Also two special informational
Modules for the Olympics (English), and a statistics package.
I have an unfinished project floating around to document the LK 3000...
Is anybody aware of a pre-1979 programable handheld?
I suppose something
like the HP-65 is a candidate, but an alpha-numeric keyboard and display
would be more compelling.
AFAIR there has been something from Casio ... I'll have to check.
Assuming the LK-3000 isn't user programmable,
would anybody take offense
at somebody calling it the first PDA?
Jep, I would, a PDA is a bit more than a fixed (ROM) programmable
device. Also there have been other 'translator' type thingies.
(No, I'm not selling one on eBay. There is one for
sale there now -- it's
overpriced, though. These things aren't exactly rare.)
:))
Gruss
H.
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doug＠blinkenlights.com -
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Hans.Franke＠mch20.sbs.de -
mikeford＠socal.rr.com