General purpose computer from 1952, only $62k

General purpose computer from 1952, only k

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Modern Mechanix writes – “Not too shabby for $62K in 1952, this thing operates at .12Mhz has roughly 2K of memory and each tape holds around 360K.
Plus for all you case modders, it already comes with 200 glowing tubes. Try to beat that with your little LEDs.”
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2 thoughts on “General purpose computer from 1952, only $62k

  1. abbtech says:

    Wow shift right AND shift left. Save your money and get the $50,000 model that only shifts right LOL :)

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