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This is a very rare and seldom found 1961 Minivac 601 Computer in exceptional condition with original programming booklets, programming wires and original shipping box. Note – Included too are seldom found Maintenance Manual and computer Game Order postcard. The Minivac is considered the 4th publicly offered personal computer (Simon was 1st). This treasure was made by the Scientific Development Corporation in 1961. Serial number is 1270. It is has the sheet metal case that was also used on the more expensive 6010 Minivac. See http://www.blinkenlights.com/pc.shtml for the history of personal public offered computers. Note = The Altair was the 16th oldest personal computer offered in 1975 and sold in high quantities by mail order pre-built or you assemble kits. The Altair now sells for around $ 2,000.00+ and displayed at museums and professional collectors. This very rare and seldom found 1961 Minivac 601 computer comes with the three original manuals that explain how digital computers work, make logical decisions and do mathematical calculations with many programming examples. Included are the original wires to program the machine in varying colors and lengths. Some of the labels are “Binary Output; Storage Processing; Secondary Storage; Binary Input; Decimal Input – Output; Matrix”. This amazing machines technology was based around the Eniac, Mark 4 that used internal relays for memory, decisions and calculations. This rare and seldom found Minivac 601 powers up and appears to work for 45+ years of computing history (However, it is sold as is). Size is 24” x 13.5” x 5” and Weight is 18 lbs. This very rare machine is a priceless museum piece that belongs in a museum or with a serious collector.
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