4081
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
- MathWorks blog
- 4081 Demonstration in 1976 (Video @ vintagetek.org)
- Introduction in May 1976 Computer World magazine
Documents Referencing 4081
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekscope 1976 V8 N4 with Supplement.pdf | Article | Two Graphics Technologies Merged | Charles Ceranowski | 1976 | 4081 |