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As laboratory tool

 
 
As laboratory tool
 
In July 1973, IBM introduced a new model of the System/7 which made the low-cost computer even better suited to handle a broad range of laboratory automation tasks. For example, the highly reliable system could be used in laboratories, such as the one shown in this contemporary publicity shot, to automate blood analysis as well as spectrometry and chromatography applications. The new model’s expanded memory -- up to 65,536 words -- enabled users to run either several small applications or a single large one without the need for a host computer.
 
 
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System/7 chronology System/7 chronology  
Initial announcement press release (1970) Initial announcement press release (1970)  
IBM 5022 disk storage press release (1971) IBM 5022 disk storage press release (1971)  
New model E announcement press release (1973) New model E announcement press release (1973)  
Product profile Product profile  
IBM's manufacturing and use of the system IBM's manufacturing and use of the system  
System/7 first installation System/7 first installation  
Associated equipment Associated equipment  
System/7 photo album System/7 photo album