First computer....hmmmmmm.....
My First civilian work computer: IBM Systems 3 business computer - had just graduated from programming by plug board (don't you miss plug Boards?), loved the new Systems 3 because you could run a program with punch cards in Hollerith Code. 1972
My First handheld: a TI something or other calculator. Could actually add/sub/mult/div, and new this year, square roots! $79 in 1973.
My First military computer: Univac 642B, huge, one gate on a card, we repaired the cards to fix failures. Ran the combat system on cruisers and carriers, had the most incredible "star trek" program where each combat console controlled a ship flying through 2D space, with computer controlled Klingons. Caused much wear and tear on the consoles..... 1974
My First PC: TI-99/4A, cassette tape drive, used the TV for a monitor. Bill Cosby sent me a $100 rebate off of the $400 price. Had an incredible 4k of memory. 1980
Sigh. Those were the days. I'm not even going to start on the Univac Digital Trainer.....
