HP-71B handheld computer

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The HP-71B handheld computer is a mid-1980s Hewlett-Packard programmable calculator/computer known for its BASIC language support, expandability via modules and interfaces, and use in engineering and scientific applications.

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instanceOf handheld computer
canConnectTo HP-IL interfaces to IEEE-488
HP-IL interfaces to RS-232
HP-IL mass storage devices
HP-IL printers
cpu HP Saturn processor
defaultRAM 17 KB
discontinuationYear 1989
displayCharacters 22-character display
displayType single-line LCD
expansionSlotCount 4 front ports
formFactor pocket-sized handheld
hasBackupBattery yes
hasExpansionSlot yes
hasFeature alphanumeric LCD display
file system in RAM
matrix operations (with Math ROM)
named variables and files
real-time clock (via module or accessory)
string handling in BASIC
user-defined functions and subroutines
interfaceBus HP-IL (via module)
introductionYear 1984
keyboardType full alphanumeric keyboard
manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
marketRegion worldwide
maxRAM up to 128 KB
nonVolatileMemory CMOS RAM with backup
notableUse data collection via HP-IL
engineering calculations
scientific applications
operatingSystem HP-71 system firmware in ROM
powerSource four AAA batteries
productLine HP calculator line
linked to: HP calculators
programmingLanguage HP-71 BASIC
romSize 64 KB system ROM
successor HP-75 series (related handheld computers)
supports numeric and string arrays
structured BASIC with subprograms
user-written LEX (language extension) files
supportsLanguage BASIC
supportsModule Curve Fitting ROM module
FORTH/Assembler ROM module
Finance ROM module
HP-41 Translator ROM module
HP-IL interface module
linked to: HP-IL interface

Math ROM module
RAM modules
ROM modules
supportsNumericType binary, octal, hexadecimal (via modules)
complex numbers (via modules)
integers
real numbers
targetUser engineers
scientists
technical professionals
wordSize 4-bit nibble architecture

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HP-IL interface usedWithDevice HP-71B handheld computer
HP-IL interface usedWithDevice HP-75C portable computer
linked to: HP-71B handheld computer
HP-71B programmingLanguage HP-71 BASIC
subject linked to: HP-71B handheld computer
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HP-71B supportsModule HP-41 Translator ROM module
subject linked to: HP-71B handheld computer
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HP-71B operatingSystem HP-71 system firmware in ROM
subject linked to: HP-71B handheld computer
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HP 82161A Digital Cassette Drive designedFor HP-71B computer
linked to: HP-71B handheld computer
HP 82162A Thermal Printer supportsDevice HP-71B
linked to: HP-71B handheld computer