Texas Instruments Language Translator MTA 1080 - Computer
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Texas Instruments Language Translator MTA 1080 Rare model.
Original case, original shoulder strap.
Excellent visual condition
Automatic vintage. A historic collectible piece still perfectly functional.
Builder: Texas Instruments
Category: Translator
Place of origin: Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
Year of production: 1979
This device, like the famous Speak & Spell from the film 'E.T.,' uses speech synthesis hardware technology developed by Texas Instruments in 1978, which continued to be implemented until 2001. It was the first talking translator, which initially set it apart from competitors like Craig, Nixdorf, Panasonic, and Sharp.
Equipped with a 10-digit fluorescent display, it was powered by batteries or mains; through the keyboard, it was possible to type words or phrases to translate, then listen to them via the built-in speaker or headphones. The language cartridge is housed on the back, selectable among English, French, German, and Spanish; each cartridge contains ROMs with words or phrases that can be listened to, as well as others that can only be displayed.
Features
Kraftwerk, a German pioneer of electronic music, composed the track 'Computerworld' in 1981 using the synthesized voice of the Language Translator.
Case and shoulder strap (new, never used) + English form.
Note: Cardboard box in poor condition. Tested as a translator, not tested for pronunciation.
Texas Instruments Language Translator MTA 1080 Rare model.
Original case, original shoulder strap.
Excellent visual condition
Automatic vintage. A historic collectible piece still perfectly functional.
Builder: Texas Instruments
Category: Translator
Place of origin: Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
Year of production: 1979
This device, like the famous Speak & Spell from the film 'E.T.,' uses speech synthesis hardware technology developed by Texas Instruments in 1978, which continued to be implemented until 2001. It was the first talking translator, which initially set it apart from competitors like Craig, Nixdorf, Panasonic, and Sharp.
Equipped with a 10-digit fluorescent display, it was powered by batteries or mains; through the keyboard, it was possible to type words or phrases to translate, then listen to them via the built-in speaker or headphones. The language cartridge is housed on the back, selectable among English, French, German, and Spanish; each cartridge contains ROMs with words or phrases that can be listened to, as well as others that can only be displayed.
Features
Kraftwerk, a German pioneer of electronic music, composed the track 'Computerworld' in 1981 using the synthesized voice of the Language Translator.
Case and shoulder strap (new, never used) + English form.
Note: Cardboard box in poor condition. Tested as a translator, not tested for pronunciation.
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