Microcomputer Monitor, ADM 3A Terminal for the Altair 8800b

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Microcomputer Monitor, ADM 3A Terminal for the Altair 8800b, Side View

Microcomputer Monitor, ADM 3A Terminal for the Altair 8800b, Front

Microcomputer Monitor, ADM 3A Terminal for the Altair 8800b, Closeup of Left of Keyboard

Microcomputer Monitor, ADM 3A Terminal for the Altair 8800b, Closeup of Sticker Above Screen

Microcomputer Monitor, ADM 3A Terminal for the Altair 8800b, Back View

Microcomputer Monitor, ADM 3A Terminal for the Altair 8800b, back View Closeup

Description:

This monitor is in two shades of blue, with the keyboard at the front. A mark on it treads: MODEL ADM-3A (/) SERIAL NO. K-96.Another mark reads: LEAR SIEGLER, INC. (/) ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. A further mark reads: Lsi.

Included in the accession are the Altair 8800b computer (1985.0647.01), an ADM 3A terminal(1985.0647.02), an Intronix 210C disk drive(1985.0647.03), a Shugart Associates No. 801 disk drive(1985.0647.04), and numerous small parts and documents. A circuit board for the monitor - which includes the keypad - has number 1985.0647.02.01.

Date Made: ca 1976

Maker: Lear Siegler, Inc.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: California, Anaheim

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Computers

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Ivan Berger

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0647.02Catalog Number: 1985.0647.02Accession Number: 1985.0647

Object Name: Microcomputer Monitor

Physical Description: manufactured (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 34 cm x 39.5 cm x 52 cm; 13 3/8 in x 15 9/16 in x 20 15/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-3921-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_334378

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