> I'm trying to find some info about the LK-3000, an early hand-held
> "computer". I think it was made by Nixdorf around 1979, but it was also
> sold under other labels (I think I've got a "Lexicon" labeled instance
> someplace).
Although everybody honores Nixdorf, the LK 3000 is only an
OEM Produkt, and Lexicon (whoever this is, no data) is the
original designer/manufacturer.
Also for the Dates, the Lexicon LK debuted in late 1978, While
the Nixdorf version has first been seen (in Germany) around
late 1979 (I checked some old magazines).
> Can anybody tell me what modules were available? Was there a module that
> made the thing user programmable, for example?
Lots of language modules, mainly English<->xxx and German<->xxx
(More English than German Modules have been availabel - I have
to take a look at some lists back home. Also two special informational
Modules for the Olympics (English), and a statistics package.
I have an unfinished project floating around to document the LK 3000...
> Is anybody aware of a pre-1979 programable handheld? I suppose something
> like the HP-65 is a candidate, but an alpha-numeric keyboard and display
> would be more compelling.
AFAIR there has been something from Casio ... I'll have to check.
> Assuming the LK-3000 isn't user programmable, would anybody take offense
> at somebody calling it the first PDA?
Jep, I would, a PDA is a bit more than a fixed (ROM) programmable
device. Also there have been other 'translator' type thingies.
> (No, I'm not selling one on eBay. There is one for sale there now -- it's
> overpriced, though. These things aren't exactly rare.)
:))
Gruss
H.
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