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Boosted by cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen"):
markwyner@mas.to ("Mark Wyner Won’t Comply :vm:") wrote:

This is the Sharp PC-2000, or “Ratecaputer,” from 1979. Only 200 were ever made.

The name is a portmanteau:

Ra for radio
Te for television
Ca for cassette
Puter for computer

More:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1979-ratecaputer-sharp-wxfef

#Electronics #Computer #Hardware #Retro #Sharp #Ratecaputer #Music #Devices #Design #Technology

Symmetrical black plastic case with the a rotating silver carrying handle propping it up slightly to elevate the interface and controls on one side. The interface comprises a small display with a light guard around it, various knobs, dials, sliders, a needle gauge, and cassette player controls. A keyboard ramps down, extending from the bottom of the case. The top surface comprises a large speaker, a small speaker, a cassette compartment, tape counter, and the product name in raised plastic. The side surface shows some cable inputs and an air vent.