Summary
Digital "Correspondent" portable data terminal, Model LA - 12 C: comprises QWERTY keyboard, dot matrix printer and acoustic modem in single unit; all within a flexible carrying case (110-240 volts operation, 80 watts).
Made by Digital in the United States of America, circa 1975.
Physical Description
Keyboard/printer in zip up case. There is an input for an acoustic modem on one side. The printer contains a role of paper. Case contains mains lead, carrying strap, connector plug and twp plastic stoppers. Documents include: Listing: DECwrnt User Documentation Packageitter Correspondece; print-out; DECwritter Correspondent Installation Guide; DECwritter Correspondent Reference Card; DECwritter Correspondent Programme Reference Manual; digital LA12 CORRESPONDENT INSTALLATION REPORT; Installation Notes; DECwritter Correspondent Operator Guide Addendum; DECwritter Correspondent Operator Guide; ECO STATUS form; User Information Booklet
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Economics & Commerce Department, La Trobe University, 13 Apr 1992
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Inscriptions
Front of console: digital / (QWERTY keyboard) Green sticker on back: (text) / 28-9-87 / (text) Back of console: (text) / MODEL LA 12 C / SN: PNO8976 / (text) Top of case: digital Print out: VAX 1 = 1. VAX 2 = 2. VAX 3 = 3. DEC 10 = 10 / (text) / Status of Latrobe 6.03A # 3 at 13:21:40 on 19-Oct-84 / (text)
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Brand Names
DEC (Computer Terminals) , Digital Corporation (Computer Terminals)
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Overall Dimensions
340 mm (Length), 480 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
Dimensions of terminal, not including case.
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Part Dimensions
215 mm (Length), 465 mm (Width)
Dimensions of print-out.
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Keywords
Computer Networking, Computer Peripherals, Computer Printers, Computer Terminals, Computing, Modems, Printing Equipment