Computer History Museum

PLATO portable plasma terminal display prototype

The object consists of a black, rectangular case with an 8" x 9" display in the middle, facing forward. On the front of the case is a female connector. On the back of the case are two female connectors, labeled EXT and COMM, and a switch labeled CONSOLE and ON/OFF. Also on the back is a power cord connector (with cord attached), a fuse, and a RESET button.

PLATO portable plasma terminal display prototype - Image 1
PLATO portable plasma terminal display prototype - Image 2
PLATO portable plasma terminal display prototype - Image 3

Item Details

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102730855
Other identifying number
JOCK HILL/830-6557/BLNISD (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
S/N 08 (SERIAL NUMBER)
Organization
Control Data Corporation (CDC) (Manufacturer)
Category
Plasma
Credit line
Gift of Bob Morris
Place of publication
North America/USA/MN/Saint Paul
Weight
3 (lb)
Dimension
18w x 18 1/4h x 8 1/4l (in)
45.72w x 46.36h x 20.96l (cm)
Acquisition number
X5649.2010