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I have used it on and off over the years and it has never quit. | I have used it on and off over the years and it has never quit. | ||
The 7514 was the pinnacle of the original generation 7000 series. | The 7514 was the pinnacle of the original generation 7000 series. | ||
As I found out from | As I found out from its project manager and my division engineering manager at the time it pushed design to the limit in two areas. | ||
The basic electrical and mechanical design was based on the 7504 which is a real boat-anchor. | The basic electrical and mechanical design was based on the 7504 which is a real boat-anchor. | ||
In order to supply the additional power for storage and to reduce weight, | In order to supply the additional power for storage and to reduce weight, |