Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2008.02.20
- Made by: Hewlett Packard
- Model: 41CX
- Serial Number: 2851S22388
- Date Made: Circa 1983 to 1990.
- Approximate size: 14.5 cm length, 8.0 cm width, thickness 3.2 cm (top) and 1.7 cm (bottom)
- Accessories: Brown vinyl padded zippered case, 20 page “QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE,” “HP-41CX OWNER’S MANUAL VOLUME 1: BASIC OPERATION,” and “HP-41CX OWNER’S MANUAL VOLUME 2: OPERATION IN DETAIL”
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
The HP-41C was introduced in 1983. It is the first Hewlett-Packard pocket computer that had alphanumeric capabilities. The keyboard had an “Alpha” key that toggled the keyboard between alpha charactors and the normal calculator charactors. It also had more memory than its predecessor, more functions, improved programming, and could be expanded with both RAM and ROM modules.
This HP-41C was used by Kinloch, Underwood Associates Ltd. for land surey calculations in Alberta.
Source of Object: Donated by Kinloch, Underwood Associates Ltd.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit the article Finally, Computers could be taken to the Field for additional information. Also visit https://www.hpmuseum.org/hp41.htm.
Description by: Ed Titanich, October 1, 2024.