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 (l) x 8.0 cm (W) x 3.2 cm (top) and 1.7 cm (bottom) thick.
- Accessories: Brown vinyl padded zippered case 20 cm (l) x 9 cm (w) x 3.5 cm (t) with belt strap 6.7 cm (l) x 2 cm (w). The front of the case is embossed with the “hp” logo, the bottom is embossed ” MADE IN SINGAPORE”. Inside the case there is a “QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE” of 20 pages.
- Condition: good
Commentary:
Hand held computer Hewlett Packard Model 41CX S/N 2851S22388. It is in a black molded plastic case 14.5 cm (l) x 8.0 cm (W) x 3.2 cm (top) and 1.7 cm (bottom) thick. It has 35 raised keys that are black and one gold color. The keyboard and the keys have multi function labelling. There is an “OFF-USER” “PRGM – ALPHA” toggle switches at the top of the keyboard and a label ” HEWLETT PACKARD 41CX” at the bottom of the keyboard. There is a display screen 6.6 cm(l) x 1 cm (h) at the top of the keyboard and a customized keyboard overlay held in place by a small latch. The back is embossed “SERIAL NO. 2851S22388, a snap in battery pack which uses 4 N-size 1.5 volt batteries, 4 rubber feet.and a keyboard diagram. There are 4 memory module slots 3 of which have modules labeled “X MEMORY X MEMEORY FASTCOGO 01”. The right side of the case has a covered accessory port for a cable to a printer or other accessories.
Source of Object: Donated by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd.
Notes:
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: Updated by Ed Titanich, October 1, 2024.