Computer History Museum

Plato V student terminal display

The object is the plasma display portion of a Plato student terminal deployed at the University of Illinois. The display had an LED-based touch screen capability. It is a metal box with plywood sides. There is a DB-25 connector on the front and two DB-25 connectors on the back. There are three rocker switches also on the front panel below the display.

Plato V student terminal display - Image 1
Plato V student terminal display - Image 2
Plato V student terminal display - Image 3

Item Details

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102730893
Other identifying number
3043 (Other number)
Organization
Carroll Manufacturing (Manufacturer)
Category
Plasma
Credit line
Gift of James Payne
Weight
100 (lb)
Dimension
17 5/8w x 21h x 16 5/8l (in)
44.77w x 53.34h x 42.23l (cm)
Acquisition number
X5846.2010