HP-71B handheld computer
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The HP-71B handheld computer is a mid-1980s Hewlett-Packard programmable calculator/computer known for its BASIC language support, expandability via modules and interfaces, and use in engineering and scientific applications.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| HP-71B | 0 |
| HP-75C portable computer | 1 |
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | handheld computer ⓘ |
| canConnectTo |
HP-IL interfaces to IEEE-488
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HP-IL interfaces to RS-232 ⓘ HP-IL mass storage devices ⓘ HP-IL printers ⓘ |
| cpu | HP Saturn processor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| defaultRAM | 17 KB ⓘ |
| discontinuationYear | 1989 ⓘ |
| displayCharacters | 22-character display ⓘ |
| displayType | single-line LCD ⓘ |
| expansionSlotCount | 4 front ports ⓘ |
| formFactor | pocket-sized handheld ⓘ |
| hasBackupBattery | yes ⓘ |
| hasExpansionSlot | yes ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
alphanumeric LCD display
ⓘ
file system in RAM ⓘ matrix operations (with Math ROM) ⓘ named variables and files ⓘ real-time clock (via module or accessory) ⓘ string handling in BASIC ⓘ user-defined functions and subroutines ⓘ |
| interfaceBus | HP-IL (via module) ⓘ |
| introductionYear | 1984 ⓘ |
| keyboardType | full alphanumeric keyboard ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketRegion | worldwide ⓘ |
| maxRAM | up to 128 KB ⓘ |
| nonVolatileMemory | CMOS RAM with backup ⓘ |
| notableUse |
data collection via HP-IL
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engineering calculations ⓘ scientific applications ⓘ |
| operatingSystem | HP-71 system firmware in ROM NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerSource | four AAA batteries ⓘ |
| productLine | HP calculator line NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| programmingLanguage | HP-71 BASIC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| romSize | 64 KB system ROM ⓘ |
| successor | HP-75 series (related handheld computers) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
numeric and string arrays
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structured BASIC with subprograms ⓘ user-written LEX (language extension) files ⓘ |
| supportsLanguage | BASIC ⓘ |
| supportsModule |
Curve Fitting ROM module
NERFINISHED
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FORTH/Assembler ROM module ⓘ Finance ROM module NERFINISHED ⓘ HP-41 Translator ROM module NERFINISHED ⓘ HP-IL interface module NERFINISHED ⓘ Math ROM module NERFINISHED ⓘ RAM modules ⓘ ROM modules ⓘ |
| supportsNumericType |
binary, octal, hexadecimal (via modules)
GENERATED
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complex numbers (via modules) GENERATED ⓘ integers GENERATED ⓘ real numbers GENERATED ⓘ |
| targetUser |
engineers
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scientists ⓘ technical professionals ⓘ |
| wordSize | 4-bit nibble architecture ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
HP-75C portable computer