DataMan by Texas Instruments, Electronic Educational Game Calculator, Circa 1977

DataMan by Texas Instruments, Electronic Educational Game Calculator, Circa 1977 #vintageelectronics #calculator #tinker #retrogames #mathgames #mathlearningtool #genx If you remember when Star Wars came to the movie theater (March 25, 1977), then you may also recall the influence of this vintage handheld. The DataMan by Texas Instruments is an educational toy calculator designed in 1977 to teach math to kids seven and up. Charming, it features a grey plastic case that resembles a robot with an 8-digit vacuum fluorescent display. The device has pre-programmed math games to aid in learning basic mathematical functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Condition: • Vintage Condition. Scuffs, scratches, marks, wear. There are no cracks, no chips, no broken parts. Tested, Works as Intended. Circa 1977. • Includes 2 booklets (may be photocopies). They are secured with staples that do have a bit of rust. Booklet 1: The Story of DataMan; Booklet 2: DataTasks for Exploring Math with DataMan • Original GenX Owner About: • DataMan Handheld Electronic Calculator Game • Maker: Texas Instruments • 8-digit VFD display • 24 keys, different shapes: 10-digit keys, 4 arithmetic function keys, equals key, memory bank key, on key, off key, keys for various games • Plastic Housing with Metal Circuitry Material • Powered by one 9V battery • Approx. 5.75 x 3.25 x 1.12 inches • 4.5 oz • Assembled in the USA • Listing Includes 1 DataMan Electronic Calculator, 2 Booklets