Texas Instruments TI-74 Basicalc calculator computer 1985 Taiwan USA

From Texas Instruments from the 1985, the inventor of the handheld calculator in 1967, comes this TI-70 Basiccalc. The name says it all. It is a calculator combined with a basic language computer to write short programs. It also has connection capabilities to other devices as well as a program slot (empty). While Texas Instruments is a USA based company, this calculator was made in Japan. It including the plastic housing / protector case. The calculator is clean, fully working condition, clean battery compartment (no batteries included) and has very responsive keys. The case is also in very good condition, no cracks. It measures ca. 21 cm or 8 inches wide. There are only small signs of use. Selling for use again or as a cool desk display piece. Do check the attached video to learn all about the history of the HP calculator.