Object Details
- Litronix
- Description
- The Litronix 1100P handheld electronic calculator has a tan and brown plastic case with a metal plate at the top of the front, and eighteen rectangular plastic keys. These include ten digit keys, a decimal point key, a percentage key (source of the P in the name of the calculator), four arithmetic function keys, a clear key, and a clear entry key. In addition the calculator has an on/off switch. Behind the keyboard is an eight-digit red LED display. A mark above this reads: litronix. A jack for a power adapter is along the left edge.
- A compartment for three batteries is at the top of the back. A sticker below this reads: litronix 1100P (/) Serial No. 135665(/) 4 VDC 300 MW. Further text reads: LITRONIX, INC., CUPERTINO, CA (/) ASSEMBLED IN MALAYSIA.
- The calculator has a brown plastic carrying case with a metal snap.
- The price of the calculator ranged from $39.95 down to $19.95.
- For further information about Litronix, see 1986.0988.253. Also compare 1986.0988.309.
- References:
- [Advertisement], Chicago Tribune, August 22, 1974, p. C5. The ad refers to a Litronix eight-digit calculator with four functions and a percentage key. The image looks like Litronix 1101P, although model number is not given. The price listed is $39.95.
- [Advertisement], Los Angeles Times, January 4, 1976, p. OC_B9. According to this ad, the Litronix 1101P was selling for $19.95. The Litronix 2260 cost $39.95.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of John B. Priser
- 1974-1976
- ID Number
- 1986.0988.065
- catalog number
- 1986.0988.065
- accession number
- 1986.0988
- Object Name
- electronic calculator
- Other Terms
- electronic calculator; Handheld
- Physical Description
- plastic (case; keys; carrying case; display cover material)
- metal (circuitry; cover plate material)
- felt (feet material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 6 in; 1.905 cm x 6.985 cm x 15.24 cm
- place made
- Malaysia
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Computers
- Computers & Business Machines
- Handheld Electronic Calculators
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_334479
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-907a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
