by Marshall Brain | November 19, 2008
The Intel 4004 was the world’s first microprocessor. It was used to make the first microprocessor-based calculator. By today’s standard, this calculator was huge and simple, but it was a revolution at the time. Here’s what it looked like inside:
Replica 4004 Calculator Features First Intel Microprocessor Used by Mankind
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