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Texas Instruments TI-1500 (3rd design)

Date of introduction:  1974 Display technology:  LED-stick
New price:  $69.95 Display size:  8
Size:  5.0" x 2.6" x 1.0"    
Weight:  7 ounces Serial No:  1500430278
Batteries:  2*AA NiCd Date of manufacture:  wk 50 year 1974
AC-Adapter:  AC9140, AC9900/C Origin of manufacture:  USA
Precision:   Integrated circuits:  TMS0803
Memories:      
Program steps:   Courtesy of:  Joerg Woerner

ti-1500.jpg (40189 Byte)The second design of the TI-1500 was soon replaced with this revised design. 

TI-1500_2_Disp.jpg (23036 Byte)We notice again two major changes:

The removable AA-sized NiCd-batteries were replaced 
with a solder-type battery.
 
The Bowmar Opto-stick was replaced with the cheaper 
LED-stick found in the TI-1200.

The calculator was manufactured at least till spring 1976, we know the serial number 1500544350 manufactured week 13, 1976 in Lubbock, TX.

If you have additions to the above article please email: joerg@datamath.org.

© Joerg Woerner, December 5, 2001. No reprints without written permission.