The launch of the PDP-1 marked a radical shift in the philosophy of computer design: it is the first commercial computer that focuses on interaction with the user rather than just the efficient use of …

It was also Digital Equipment Corporation’s (DEC) first computer. Though the PDP-1 was produced in relatively small quantities (about 50), its impact was significant.

May 23, 2025 · When the PDP-1 (Programmed Data Processor-1) computer went on sale, it marked a significant change in how computers were made. It was the first computer designed to interact with …

Apr 3, 2021 · The Digital Equipment Corporation PDP-1, 1960, with Type 30 Direct View Display, a 16-inch diameter CRT with 1024 × 1024 addressable points and a light pen: the first graphics terminal …

Introduced in 1959, the Programmed Data Processor-1 (PDP-1) was the first computer from Digital Equipment Corporation, the first computer to focus on interaction with the user and the first …

Mar 29, 2024 · In the history of modern computing, few machines have had as profound an impact as the PDP-1. Introduced by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1960, the PDP-1 was a …

The PDP-1, introduced by Digital Equipment Corporation in 1960, marked a turning point in computing. It was the first commercial computer designed for interactive use rather than batch processing, …

This on-line exhibition covers the history of this groundbreaking computer and the Computer History Museum’s recent restoration of a PDP-1 to working order.

The PDP-1 cost from $125,000 to $250,000 depending on the configuration, which made it one of the most inexpensive computers of that time. The chief designer was of the the PDP-1 was Benjamin …

The PDP-1: A Revolutionary Beginning DEC, founded by Ken Olsen and Harlan Anderson, sought to create smaller, more affordable systems. The PDP-1, priced at $120,000 (a fraction of mainframe …