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|model=4081
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|class=Computer
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|series=4000
|summary=19" graphics workstation
|summary=4081 19" graphics workstation
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|image=Tek_4081_01.jpg
|caption=
|caption=4081 Graphics Workstation
|introduced=1976
|introduced=1976
|discontinued=(?)
|discontinued=(?)
|designers=
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* [https://archive.org/download/070-1950-00/070-1950-00.pdf Tektronix 4081 Operator's Reference]
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The '''Tektronix 4081''' is a graphics workstation with a 19" direct-view storage tube, powered by an Interdata 7/16 minicomputer.
The '''Tektronix 4081''' is a graphics workstation with a 19" direct-view storage tube, powered by an Interdata 7/16 minicomputer.
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Apparently, a Tektronix 4081 at Argonne National Laboratory played an important role in the early development of MATLAB in 1977/78 (see link).
Apparently, a Tektronix 4081 at Argonne National Laboratory played an important role in the early development of MATLAB in 1977/78 (see link).


Base price in 1976 was $27,000 (2018 value: $119,000).
==Prices==
Base price in 1976 was $27,000 ($146,000 in 2023 dollars).


==Links==
==Links==
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* [https://vintagetek.org/4081-1976-demonstration/ 4081 Demonstration in 1976] (Video @ vintagetek.org)
* [https://vintagetek.org/4081-1976-demonstration/ 4081 Demonstration in 1976] (Video @ vintagetek.org)
* [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Nb5OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8kkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5292%2C700445 Introduction in May 1976 Computer World magazine]
* [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Nb5OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8kkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5292%2C700445 Introduction in May 1976 Computer World magazine]
{{Documents|Link=4081}}
{{PatentLinks|4081}}


==Pictures==
<gallery>
Tek_4081_01.jpg
</gallery>


[[Category:Computers]]
[[Category:Computers]]

Latest revision as of 13:12, 12 July 2024

Tektronix 4081
4081 19" graphics workstation
4081 Graphics Workstation

Produced from 1976 to (?)

Manuals
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 4081 is a graphics workstation with a 19" direct-view storage tube, powered by an Interdata 7/16 minicomputer.

Apparently, a Tektronix 4081 at Argonne National Laboratory played an important role in the early development of MATLAB in 1977/78 (see link).

Prices

Base price in 1976 was $27,000 ($146,000 in 2023 dollars).

Links

Documents Referencing 4081

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Tekscope 1976 V8 N4 with Supplement.pdf Article Two Graphics Technologies Merged Charles Ceranowski 1976

Pictures