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by Bill Degnan - 06/02/2019 10:33 |
![]() Radio Electronics December 1970 National Radio Institute's ( NRI ) full-page advertisement for their Model 832 digital computer trainer. The ad appeared in electronics magazines through 1972. Click image for larger view.
![]() The 1970 NRI Digital Computer Model 832 was a trainer kit that was developed in 1970 and sold for $504 US when first introduced. It pre-dates the similar Kenbak computer by many months. Click image for larger view.
![]() The 832 had a rudimentary instruction set, speed control and a switch register. Click image for larger view.
![]() Here is a closeup of the memory switch bank. Click image for larger view.
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by Bill Degnan - 05/12/2025 09:34 |
I wrote an article on Kennett Classic to put forth my argument that the Kenbak 1 was not the first personal computer.
https://www.kennettclass...irst-personal-computer/ Reply |