Texas Instruments TI-1010 Handheld Electronic Calculator

Description:

This simple handheld electronic calculator has a black plastic case, a metal keyboard with silver-colored trim, and rectangular plastic keys. The twenty keys include ten digit keys, a decimal point key, a total key, four arithmetic function keys, a percent key, a change sign key, an off key, and an on/clear key. A mark behind the keyboard reads: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-1010. Behind this is an eight-digit LCD display.

The back of the calculator has a compartment for two small batteries. A mark above the compartment reads: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS (/) electronic calculator. Below the compartment is a space for a serial number but no serial number. A mark reads: ATA2980 (/) ASSEMBLED IN USA.

A mark on the back of the black plastic jacket reads: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS.

Compare the TI-1030 (1986.0110.089). The TI-1010 has no memory keys.

Date Made: 1980

Maker: Texas Instruments

Location: Currently not on view

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

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Credit Line: Gift of John B. Priser

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.0988.198Accession Number: 1986.0988Catalog Number: 1986.0988.198

Object Name: electronic calculatorOther Terms: electronic calculator; Handheld

Physical Description: aluminum (keyboard material)plastic (case; jacket; keys material)Measurements: overall: 1/4 in x 2 5/8 in x 4 1/2 in; .635 cm x 6.6675 cm x 11.43 cm

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Record Id: nmah_334612

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