And Now The $10,000 Computer...

Summary This document serves as a promotional brochure for the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) PDP-8/S computer. Marketed as the first full-featured computer available for under $10,000, the PDP-8/S is presented as a direct, more affordable descendant of the popular PDP-8. While it shares the same instruction set, software, and I/O flexibility as its predecessor, it operates at a slower speed (performing addition in 32 microseconds compared to the original’s 3 microseconds).

The brochure highlights the system's modular design, which allows for rack mounting or repackaging, and its suitability for use in instruments and systems. Detailed technical specifications are provided, including its use of 12-bit word lengths, 4096-word core memory, and FLIP CHIP modules. The system comes equipped with a Teletype Model 33 for input/output and includes extensive documentation for peripheral integration. The final page lists DEC's global sales and service office locations.