Time Sharing: The revolution in professional productivity

In a few short years the t~mesharing sional's "on line" t~metotally useful. from a user's office and the method of utilizing computer power With every distraction eliminated, every return of the answer can be accom- has dramatically ~ncreasedthe produc- convenience made available, the Data- plished in a smooth, natural flow, which tivity of professional workers and point 3300 opens a new vista to the completely complements and enhances technical execut~ves. t~meshare user. the critical human contribution of Now Computer Terminal Corpora- Indeed with the Datapomt 3300, the thought to the process of problem tlon has made possible another signifi- transmission of data to a time shared solution. cant boost in professional productiv~ty through its development of the first remote data des~gned expressly for the interactive time share computer user. The Datapomt 3300 was developed to meet the pressing need of time sharmg users for a terminal that was contoured and engmeered to the~rparticular com- mun~cationsrequ~rements. Most termi- nal devices prev~ouslyused by t~me sharing computer users have typ~cally been slow, noisy, mechan~cal,unattrac- tively styled and originally des~gnedfor purposes far different than man/ mach~necommun~cat~ons. The 3300 has evolved out of a lengthy and mtense study of the remote computer user and the features he really needs in a data term~nal.It incorporates rn its des~gnthe capability for rapid and effective data transmls- sion between man and machine as well as advanced "human enqineerinq" 1 which allow this data transfer capability to be used meaningfully and eff~ciently. The development of the Datapoint 3300 is timely. Time sharing is becoming a way of l~fein many scientific and technical disciplines, and the trme spent by professional workers at the terminal I in dialogue with a distant computer is critical product~vitytime. There is obvi- ously strong need for terminal equip- ment that will enhance, not detract, from this productiv~ty.The Datapoint 3300 is designed to make the profes- The Datapoint 3300: For the 'interactive' computer user

Here's why: The Datapoint 3300 line" time is reduced, and the screen reduces glare, and makes combines many outstanding operat- process of problem solution is the Datapoint 3300 an even more ing features in its handsomely accelerated. comfortable tool to use. designed and compact case. These include: Handsome packaging. Styled by the Solid State Technology. The opera- nationally known firm of Raymond tional breakthrough for time sharing Completely interchangeable with Loewy/William Snaith, Inc., New users represented by the Datapoint Teletype. Most time share users York, the Datapoint 3300 console 3300 is made possible largely by the today employ Teletype equipment blends beautifully with the decor of use of advanced but proven solid for their interactive computer/com- today's office environment. With state technology such as metal munications requirements. The base dimensions the same as a oxide silicon (MOS) elements which Datapoint 3300 can be substituted standard executive typewriter, the permit compact, economic packag- for this equipment with no more dif- unit is available in a variety of pastel ing of all necessary componentry. ficulty than pulling out one plug and shades, and is a decorative asset to In addition, the use of solid state putting in another. Absolutely no any office, plant or laboratory. In componentry means high reliability, hardware or software modifications addition, the Datapoint 3300 is noise- and correspondingly fewer mainte- are required. The standard Data- in operation; no bothersome nance problems with the Datapoint point 3300 can serve as a terminal hum or clatter, and hence no intru- 3300. to any such time share service, sion upon the concentration of the regardless of the central computer interactive computer user. Standard Teletype keyboard format. utilized or the software employed. The Datapoint is extraordinarily sim- The Cathode Ray Tube screen of ple to operate. No instruction man* Totally self contained. The basic the Datapoint 3300 can display 25 ual is required. Anyone who can unit includes keyboard, CRT, lines with 72 characters in each line can use the 3300, either off- refresh memory, communication in a single display-a total of 1800 line or on-line. Female office help in interface and power supply. All the characters in one viewing. A key- particular will appreciate the ease user has to do is use it. board controlled "" can be of usage of the 3300 as well as the programmed to revise, correct or attractiveness of its design. With it, High speed data transmission rates. delete any character, any line or any data input is no longer a tedious, The Datapoint 3300 makes available combination. Format control is eas- unpleasant chore. The standard key- data transmission rates of 110, 150, ily accomplished on the Datapoint board can also be supplemented 300, or 600 bits per second in its 3300 through visual checking, cor- with a ten key numerical keyboard standard configuration, and 1200, rection and modification of data for more rapid entry of numerical 2400, and/or 4800 bits per second shown on the CRT screen. data. with optional speed buffer. These high data transmission rates-pos- Easy readability. Each character Magnetic tape memory. An optional sible because the 3300 is not displayed on the CRT screen enjoys feature on the Datapoint 3300 is a shackled to the mechanical limita- a 60-cycle-per-second "refresh" magnetic tape memory which can tions of standard teletypewriter rate, which means that numbers and record, and make available upon printers-mean that lengthy pro- characters do not flicker-they are command, lines of data. The tape gram and data files can be shifted distinctly formed, stable, and as leg- memory, housed in a cassette, is much more quickly between the ter- ible as the words on this page. A linked directly to the CRT screen. minal and the computer. "Open tinted glass shield over the CRT Data stored there can be recalled directly to the screen, making it ideal for debugging or reviewing a lengthy program. The tape memory may also be used to record an incoming problem answer too lengthy to be displayed on the screen in one viewing.

Optional printer. For users with a hard copy requirement, the Data- point 3300 can be equipped with an optional noise-free printer capable of producing 30 characters per second.

Low cost. The Datapoint 3300 can either be bought or leased at attrac- tive prices, comparable to Teletype costs and far below other CRT data terminals.

A totally flexible . "interactive" data terminal for engineering, scientific, government and business applications.

The only bounds to the effective use of the Datapoint 3300 are the imagination of the user. The Datapoint 3300 has been designed to serve as a data terminal for use by time sharers, regardless of the lindustry or the application. Its usage can be as general as that of the computer. Any situation in which rapid interactive communication with a remote computer is desirable is one in which the Datapoint 3300 can function effectively. As such, the 3300 will find useful application in all areas of business, science and government. with a , zb Datapoint 3308, 3. I Completely interchangeable with r Teletype Totally self contained --,# .8- #. -,! Htgh speed data trans ss'6on'hEs Styling compatible with modern office decor . High capacity and flexible CRT display Easy to read characters -, 1 7,\ -- Solid state technology ' Comprehensive (64-character-sei keyboard Optional magnetic tape memory OptionaI printer a Optional ten key numenca~~ey &ktoard Lowcost ., , .- - ?:.I 1 - ' \ - Terminal borpor-al

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