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CONTROL DATA CORPORATION, 1960
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A CDC 160-A DESK COMPUTER
CONTROL DATA CORPORATION, 1960
Serial Number 190
Comprising a CDC 160-A desk computer with paper tape rewinder, CDC 161 typewriter unit, Soroban engineering modified IBM model B typewriter, cover for IBM model B typewriter, Control Data 167 card reader and table
Introduced in 1960 by Control Data Corporation (CDC), the CDC 160-A was one of the first minicomputers tailored for scientific and industrial use. Its compact design and affordability made computing more attainable for smaller businesses and educational institutions. The success of the CDC 160-A played a crucial role in establishing CDC as a key player in the computer industry, setting the stage for future advancements in both minicomputers and mainframes.
The desk computer (the largest element) measuring: 37 in. (94 cm) high, 61 ¼ in. (155.6 cm) wide, 31 in. (78.7 cm) deep
CONTROL DATA CORPORATION, 1960
Serial Number 190
Comprising a CDC 160-A desk computer with paper tape rewinder, CDC 161 typewriter unit, Soroban engineering modified IBM model B typewriter, cover for IBM model B typewriter, Control Data 167 card reader and table
Introduced in 1960 by Control Data Corporation (CDC), the CDC 160-A was one of the first minicomputers tailored for scientific and industrial use. Its compact design and affordability made computing more attainable for smaller businesses and educational institutions. The success of the CDC 160-A played a crucial role in establishing CDC as a key player in the computer industry, setting the stage for future advancements in both minicomputers and mainframes.
The desk computer (the largest element) measuring: 37 in. (94 cm) high, 61 ¼ in. (155.6 cm) wide, 31 in. (78.7 cm) deep
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