Saw one...what is that? TI printing terminal Silent 700.

From: Mark Gregory <gregorym_at_cadvision.com>
Date: Mon Dec 14 20:22:38 1998

It's a portable data terminal, with the thermal printer replacing a display
screen. They had built-in modems (at least my model 707 does) and could use
rechargeable battery packs or AC power. Truly the "laptop computers" of
their day. They were commonly used by salesmen, engineers, etc; anyone who
might have to dial in to a mainframe while on the road. Some selected specs:

Printing rate: 45 cps, bidirectional
Modem transmission speed: 300 bps
Weight: 2.04 kg (includes one roll of thermal paper)
Power consumption: 35 W maximum at 90 Vac
Operating environment: Temperature: 10 deg C to 40 deg C
        Maximum altitude (!) 3000 m

Feel free to email me if you want more info.

Mark Gregory



At 06:48 PM 12/14/98 +0000, you wrote:
>This, Ti terminal Silent 700 looks like a headless thick notebook
>with real keyboard on it, full width thermal printer built in, bunch
>of ports on backside, with 2 phone-like jacks, berg connectors.
>
>What this for and its capabliites?
>
>Jason D.
>email: jpero_at_cgocable.net
>Pero, Jason D.
>
>
Received on Mon Dec 14 1998 - 20:22:38 GMT