IBM Salesman\'s Model Kit 1440 Data Processing System Mainframe - Christmas Gift
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IBM Salesman\'s Model Kit 1440 Data Processing System Mainframe - Christmas Gift:
$3500.00
About this Artwork:
Introduced in 1962, the 1440 Data Processing System was one of the firstcommerciallyavailable computer systems for small and medium sized businesses. In 1962, few people had any idea what a computer was, what it could do, and... what it looked like. IBM 1440 salesman carried these models of the 1440 system with them on their sales calls. They would lay them out on an executive\'s desk as they talked through the business benefits of automation. These models were hand made and painted. They are in very good condition considering their age and usage. The photos are representative of their complete condition. All product number labels are still attached. Here is a list of models in this set anddimensions(HxWxD):
- IBM 1441/1448 Mainframe Unit (5\"x3.5\"x2.5\")
- IBM 1447 System Console (3.5\"x4\"x2.5\")
- IBM 1311 Disk Drivewith Controller (3\"x3.5\"x2\")
- IBM 1311 Disk Drive (3\"x2.5\"x2\")
- IBM 1442 Card Reader Punch (4\"x3.5\"x2\")
- IBM 1443 Line Printer (3.5\"x4.5\"x3.5\")
This is an extremely rare artifact from computing history.
General Information:
The following information is from class=\"MsoNormal\">The 1440 was a low-cost system specifically designed to solve the increasing data handling problems of smaller volume businesses. The 1440 met the need for a complete accounting system and offered the benefits of a business information system as well.
A program stored in the system controlled the flow of data through the various components and directed processing to the desired end result.
With a variety of models and special features available for the 1440, a system could be tailored to meet immediate data processing requirements and expanded to absorb increased demands.
IBM 1441 Processing Unit contained core storage, arithmetic and logic circuits. Up to 16,000 alphanumeric storage positions were available.
IBM 1442 Card Read-Punch provided card input and output for the system. Model 1 read up to 300 cards a minute and punched up to 80 columns a second; Model 2 read up to 400 cards a minute and punched up to 160 columns a second.
IBM 1443 Printer provided alphanumeric printed output at a basic rate of 150 lines a minute and could print up to 430 lines a minute, depending upon the typebar used. Easy to handle, interchangeable typebars allowed character sets of 13, 39, 52, and 63 characters.
IBM 1311 Disk Storage Drive provided access to removable and interchangeable disk packs which provided storage capacity for 2 million characters in each pack; this could be expanded to nearly 3 million characters. As many as five 13l1s could be attached to a 1440 system.
IBM 1447 Console, Model 1 provided basic processing control for the system; Model 2 console contained an electric typewriter for printed input/output and provided direct printed communication between the system and the operator.
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IBM Salesman\'s Model Kit 1440 Data Processing System Mainframe - Christmas Gift:
$3500.00