National Semiconductor Novus 831 Handheld Electronic Calculator

Description:

This handheld electronic calculator has a tan plastic case with a tan and brown keyboard. Its capabilities are suited to student use, including not only the four functions of arithmetic but square roots, squares, and percentages. In addition to keys for these, the calculator has ten rectangular digit keys, a clear entry/clear key, a decimal point key, and a total key. The on/off switch is above these keys. Text above this reads: 831 NOVUS. Behind this is an eight-digit LED display. A jack for a power adapter is on the left side.

The battery compartment opens from the back.

Advertisements for the Novus 831 give a list price of $10.88 and a sale price of $9.44.

References:

[Advertisement], Chicago Tribune, April 4, 1976, Novus 831 calculator sold for $9.44.

[Advertisement], Chicago Tribune, September 19, 1976, p. L16. Novus 831 calculator sold for $9.44, regularly $10.88.

[Advertisement], Chicago Tribune, December 19, 1976, p. O4. Novus 831 calculator sold for $6.88, regularly $9.88.

[Advertisement], Ogden Standard-Examiner, June 14, 1977, p. 3. Novus 831 offered as giveaway for bank depositors.

Date Made: 1976-1977

Maker: National Semiconductor Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Computers, Computers & Business Machines, Handheld Electronic Calculators

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of John B. Priser

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.0988.226Catalog Number: 1986.0988.226Accession Number: 1986.0988

Object Name: electronic calculator

Physical Description: plastic (case; keys; display cover material)metal (circuitry material)Measurements: overall: 1 in x 2 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 6.35 cm x 13.97 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-1aa2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1305756

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