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.

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HP-71B 0
HP-75C portable computer 1

Statements (57)

Predicate Object
instanceOf handheld computer
canConnectTo HP-IL interfaces to IEEE-488
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
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
structured BASIC with subprograms
user-written LEX (language extension) files
supportsLanguage BASIC
supportsModule Curve Fitting ROM module NERFINISHED
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
complex numbers (via modules) GENERATED
integers GENERATED
real numbers GENERATED
targetUser engineers
scientists
technical professionals
wordSize 4-bit nibble architecture

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HP-IL interface usedWithDevice HP-71B handheld computer
HP-IL interface usedWithDevice HP-71B handheld computer
this entity surface form: HP-75C portable computer