1971 · Computer or hardware
Kenbak-1 (1971)
Built from 7400-series TTL chips rather than a microprocessor, with 256 bytes of memory. About 44 were sold at $750.
Introduced in early 1971 at $750. Only 44 were sold, though 50 to 52 were built.
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Facts
- Date
- 1971
- Kind
- Computer or hardware: Early personal computer
- Maker or publisher
- Kenbak Corporation
- CPU
- 7400-series TTL logic (no microprocessor)
- RAM installed
- 256 bytes
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