Sharp computer and cassette interface

Maker
Sharp
Date
Mid 1970s
Description
The Pocket computer - PC - 1500 is a significant piece that shows the important role computers played in treating patients. This computer was used to program X-ray machines and linear accelerators. At $800 it was very expensive at the time. It was an accurate and efficient way to calculate dosage measurements compared to a ruler which was used prior to the computer.
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Medium
metal, plastic, ink, paper
Measurements
4.0 x 21.5 x 6.5 cm (computer)
Accession Number
MHM2017.173
Credit line
Gift of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 2017
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