TI-59

GPTKB entity

Statements (105)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Graph_QL
gptkbp:availability discontinued
gptkbp:battery_type AA batteries
gptkbp:circuit integrated circuits
gptkbp:collectibility high
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
gptkb:silver
gptkbp:community gptkb:collectors
enthusiasts
gptkbp:community_support active forums
gptkbp:compatibility gptkb:TI-58
limited
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:HP_calculators
gptkbp:cultural_impact popular in educational settings
gptkbp:design portable
gptkbp:design_date 1970s
gptkbp:dimensions 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 inches
gptkbp:display_type gptkb:LED
gptkbp:educational_use widely adopted in schools
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:features gptkb:cloud_storage
loops
conditional branching
conditional statements
financial functions
magnetic card reader
scientific functions
programming capabilities
subroutines
gptkbp:format gptkb:10
10 digits
gptkbp:function scientific
gptkbp:historical_achievement first programmable calculator by Texas Instruments
gptkbp:historical_context 1970s technology boom
gptkbp:historical_impact set standards for future calculators
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the first programmable calculators
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TI-59
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:TI-58
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:keyboard
QWERTY
numeric
alphanumeric
alphanumeric keypad
alphanumeric keys
numeric display
numeric input
gptkbp:interface magnetic card reader
programming cards
gptkbp:launch_event gptkb:Consumer_Electronics_Show_1977
gptkbp:launch_price $200
$295
$300
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:none
influenced future calculators
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Texas_Instruments
gptkbp:market_segment gptkb:education
engineering
finance
gptkbp:monitors gptkb:light-emitting_diodes
gptkb:LED
light-emitting diode
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:engineers
gptkb:students
gptkb:scientists
programmers
accountants
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:battery
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:TI-58
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1983
gptkbp:programming_ease moderate
gptkbp:programming_language gptkb:TI_BASIC
keypad entry
gptkbp:programming_limitations limited memory capacity
gptkbp:provides_support_for yes
gptkbp:ram 100 program steps
up to 1000 steps
960 program steps
960 steps
gptkbp:related_products gptkb:TI-57
gptkb:TI-58
gptkb:TI-58_C
gptkb:TI-59_II
TI-66
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1977
gptkbp:replaced_by moderate
gptkbp:specification advanced for its time
gptkbp:storage expanded
gptkbp:successor gptkb:TI-59_II
TI-66
enhanced programming capabilities
gptkbp:type gptkb:Graph_QL
gptkbp:user_base gptkb:students
professionals
hobbyists
students and engineers
gptkbp:user_experience intuitive for users
gptkbp:user_feedback positive
gptkbp:user_interface advanced
gptkbp:user_manual available online
available
gptkbp:weight 0.5 kg
0.9 pounds
1.1 lbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:first_programmable_calculator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5