Prinztronic SC500IM Calculator
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Prinztronic Scientific Calculator
Model: SC500IM (Model 1450) Type: Scientific calculator Batteries: AA x 4 Display is 8 digits (or 5 digits mantissa & 2 digits exponent), green fluorescent. 74 mm x 142 mm x 33 mm (2.9" x 5.6" x 1.3"). Made in Taiwan. Notes: Scientific calculator with memory, by the English brand Prinztronic. The fluorescent display is oriented left-to-right, meaning that when you type a number the first digit shows up on the left side of the display, and following digits are appended at the right. Our model together with a soft zipped case was kindly donated by Alan Bowmaker and has a serial number of 3888027
General Note:
"Prinz" and "Prinztronic" were own-brand trade names of the British "Dixons" photographic and electronic goods stores, which have been rebranded as "Currys.digital" stores, and are part of DSG international. A variety of calculator models was sold in the 1970s under the Prinztronic brand, all made for them by other companies. The history section of the DSG international website says "[The company] forged vital links with Japanese manufacturers who supplied Dixons directly with products often made to the company's own specification and sold under the brand name of "Prinz". Hard bargaining and bulk buying, predominantly in Japan, gave Dixons the competitive edge over its rivals". Manufacturer: Prinztronic Other Systems Related To Prinztronic SC500IM Calculator:
This exhibit has a reference ID of CH6733. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History. |
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