I did some research into the Curta mechanical calculators mentioned in PR and have found quite a bit of information on them (they're even featured in a recent Scientific American article). I've uploaded a picture to the tribe's image archive. A beautiful example of form following function.
I'm currently trying to find out how one would go about acquiring one of these devices. I understand that they are hard to come by collector's items, but if anyone has any information I would love to hear it.
I'm currently trying to find out how one would go about acquiring one of these devices. I understand that they are hard to come by collector's items, but if anyone has any information I would love to hear it.
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Re: Curta Mechanical Calculators
Sun, January 18, 2004 - 1:34 PMCool! thanks for the pic!
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Re: Curta Mechanical Calculators
Tue, June 21, 2005 - 2:38 PMbelieve or not ebays has quite a few.
