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PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
TERMINALS ENGINEERING
Gary Keeler
DTN: 223-4527 ML1-2/T29
RCS: MM15
Dave Reed
DTN: 246-2330 AK
RCS: NGIA
A LEADERSHIP PRODUCT BECOMES A LEADERSHIP FAMILY
INTRODUCING THE VT101, VT102 AND VT131
The VT100 industry leadership terminal is now a leaders_hip terminal family.
Today the VT101, VT102 and VT131 terminals join the VT100 to give Digital a
broad range of video terminals offering VT100 functionality with a variety of
performance features and prices. The VT101, VT102 and VT131 complement and
expand on the VT100 to give you a choice in video terminals to match each
.customer's requirements.
The VT101, VT102 and VT131 have the- same award winning external design and
size that ,have contributed to VT100 market acceptance. The new terminals 'have
an internal design evolved from the VT100 wh-ich provides new
performance
features while maintaining VT100 rel.iabili ty.
···
o

The VT101 offers

basic VT100 functionality at a low $15 BMC.

The VT102 is the ideal Digital systems terminal with built-in
advanced video and printer port functionality plus communications
and modem controls.

The VT131 has VT102 f-unctionality plus block mode transmission for
non-Digital systems.

PRODUCT POSITIONING
VT100 and the New Terminals
The VT100 offers upgrade flexibility with the advanced video, printer port-and
VT125 graphics options. The VT100 is ideal for customers who want future
flexibility or who are OEM's who require the VT100's -extra power and space.
The VT101, VT102 and VT131 are totally self-contained terminals with no
functional upgrade options. They are non-expandable and do not have the
VT100's extra power, space and OEM hooks. They are ideal for customers who do
not foresee a need for functionality upgrades. The VT101, VT102, .and VT131 are
for customers who clearly understand the functionality they want in a video

terminal.
VT101
The VT101 has the same functionality as a basic VT100 with no options. It is
totally plug compatible with the basic VT100 and identifies itself to a host
system as a VT100 with no options. In addition, the VT101 offers a local echo
feature needed for non-DEC systems (such as IBM, HP, CDC) which .do not echo
back a charact~r to the terminal after the character is typed.
Operator-oriented features on the VT101 terminal, including unqerline or
reverse.video character highlighting, double width/double size characters, 80
and 132-column lines, a detachable. keyboard, smooth scrolling, a split screen,
and composite video output, allow users to customize the video terminal to
suit specific applicaiton needs. The VT101 has the lowest BMC ($15) of all
Digital terminals and is the terminal to sell to customers who definitely do
not require additional functionality and need the lowest cost of ownership.
VT102
The VT102 has the functionality of a basic VT100 pf us the v:rHJ0 advanced video
and printer port options built-in as standard features. In addition, the
VT102 offers local echo and U.S. and European full and half duplex
communications and modem controls. The VT102 ·works with many U.S. and
European modems (see modem table in this article) and has beeri approved for
connection to British and German modems and telephone systems. It is plug
compatible with a VT100 with advanced video and printer port options but
identifies itself to a host system as a VT102.
Many system product lines have chosen to put -special emphasis on the VT102 as
the best overall terminal for system customers who will· not want to: expand to
VT125 graphics. The built-in VT102 advanced video features increase the user
friendliness and user productivity of many video terminal applications.
Digital' s FMS and INDENT fo.rms management software and EDT editor use advanced
video functionality to maximum user advantage. The built-in printer port is a
great convenience in video terminal applications requiring audit trails or
where a user wants a hardcopy of screen data on demand. The VT102 printer
port works with Digital's EIA LA34/38, LA35/36 and LA120 printing terminals.
The VT102' s communication features make··the VT102 the best Digital video
terminal for remote applications and timesharing systems.
The VT102 is available with either/~tandard data/proc.essing keycaps or with
DECWORD word processing keycaps •. A word processing VT·i02 is the ideal vide.o
terminal for customers who wish "'t.o perf_orm data processing and word . processing
on the same system.
VT131
The VT131 terminal has the same functionality as the VT102 plus a local
edit/block mode feature useful on non-Digital systems. On Digital systems the
VT131 functions as a VT102. The VT131 unique block mode feature will not be
supported by Digital operating systems. This VT131 feature is for use in the
independent terminal marketplace. The VT131 will be marketed only by the
Terminals Product Group. It is plug compatible with a VT100 with advanced
video .and printer port options but identifies itself to a host system as a
4

VT102

801124
132. 24

STD
• Advanced video option
(A.V0.)1
•line Insert/delete
•Character insert/delete
•Word processing variation
(VT102W) supports
DECword

•local echo
•Full/Half duple•
• U.S & European
modem c~ntrolt

Printer
Port 4

.. ...._,_,.

801124
1321110

VT100

80• 24
132• 10
132 • 24
withA.V.0.
Option

• local ech~ ·

Optio~s
•A.V.O.

VT 125
Option

Option

"-<--=· ..........- -~--- ~

• Forms manage·
ment system
(fMS)
•Indent
•EDT
• DECword
(VT102W)
_.,_._.,,,..,,,_h __

VT101

~-~---···~-~

Appllcatlon
SoUware
~--

STD

M:J;.~~~- -=~~=~allo~~r-~;:~:!:~------ _::~:·~

_,...... _____ .

TERMINALS COMPARISON TABLE

..,_~~-----.~

"'-·-=

aFMS
•Indent

afM.S.
• Indent
• EDT with A.VO.
option
• WPS·8 CVT100W)

Markel

Europe
...-..-~__,~~-u-.~·

~--~·--=~------

•National power cord
• National character set
option
• European modem
controls
• French/German user
manuals-FY82
·--~~

__ . ._.,_,.,_

2,400

-------=--'~~---

• National power cord
• National character sat
op lion
• French/German user
manuals - FV82

• National character
s.etoption

YES

2,150

2.150
2

VT131

STD
• A.V.O.
• line insert/delete
• Character insert/delete
• local editing

•Local echo
•Full/half duplelt
• U S /European \
modem controls .

STD

Price ·sensitive
cuslomer re·
quiring only
basic VT100
funclionalily.
VT101 has low·
esl BMC of all
OEC lerminals

$15

System Users

Basic
$18
+A.VO. $22
+A.VO.+PP
$29
=·~---'--=""'·--=--~----

801124
132. 24

System Users

$22

OEMs requir·
ing expansion
space and
power
-

__,___-·~~--------~·--.,,

"'-

2,450

$23

TPG only
Blvck mode
data entry for
NON·OEC user
Character
mode for DEC
system user

VT 132 block mode
has no DEC operat·
ing syslem support
"VT 100 mode.~
same as VT, 100

YES

2,350

$26

TPG only

Regis Graphics
library (RGU
DA.TATRIEVE ·32
in FY82

YES

Basic
$29
3 800
·
· +A.VO $33

YES

3.100

• VT131 block mode
has noOEC
operating system
support
"VT102 mode~
same as VT102

• National power cord
• National characler set
op lion
• European modem
controls
• French/German user
maouals-FY82

~~---~~--~/-/-··vT132

801124
132. 10
132 11 24
w1thAVO
opl1on

STD
aA.V.O.
• line insert/delete
• Character insert/delete
• local editing

VT125

801124
132. 10
132 11 24
with A.VO

Options
•A.VO.

STD
Bil
Map

STD
5

STO
•A.VO

SlO
Wave·
Form

Op hon

Option

-~~~':' _____ _

YT105

801124
132. 24
w1thAVO
Option

MINC

Basic
$29
+ AVO $33

Business. and
Scientific,
Graphics

LOP only

1. Advanced Video Option provides: character highlights (bold, blink, underline, reverse), additional 10 lines with 132 column display, hooks for European character sets.
2. AVO MLP 11 $160; Printer Port MLP is $225.
3. All products have .. Una drawing'' characters as standard.
4. As an option, the printer port also adds local echo, line Insert/delete, and character Insert/delete to the VT100.
&. Saean coov in graphic mode only.
1

VT131.
The following table compares the features of Digital's video terminals.
<terminals comparison table goes here>

PRICE POSITION!NG
The following table compares the MLP's and BMC's for each new product to a
VT100 configured closely to the fun.ctionality of the new product.

rP'·~)
BMC ( (1f

· VT101

$15

COMPARABLE VT100
BMC

MLP

'§·n;J

$18

VT102

$2,400

$22

$2,300
$2,525

$22
-$29

VT100 with AVO
VT100 with AVO &
Pr i.nter Port

VT131

$2,450

$23

$2,350
$2,575

$26
$33

VT132 - TPG only
VT132 with Printe1
Port - TPG only

SOFTWARE SUPPORT
The VT101 and VT102 are functionally equivalent to the VT100 and will have the
same software support as the VT100. The VT131 in block mode does not have
corporate software support, itsblockmode features being designed for the
non-Digital independent marketplace.
Commitments have been made to have ~support for
RSTS, VMS, FMS and INDENT in FY82.

tn~· VT101

and VT102 for RSX,

The VT100 and VT52 printer port optio-hs,- as well ·as.the VT102 and VT131
built-in printer ports, do not have Digital software support. Printer ports
can b~ used locally by terminal operators without software~ Only host
initiated printing functions have to be programmed by the user.
VT102, IN DEPTH
The VT102 video terminal is the ideal Digital systems terminal which represents
a new standard for systems users. The VT102 features full VT100 functionality
plus local echo, built-in advanced video and printer port features, charactet
and lin~ insertion and deletion, and U.S./European full and half-duplex

communications and modem controls. The VT102 video terminal is a totally
self-contained terminal and has no functional upgrade options.
The VT102 terminal works well with Digital's video terminal support
software - FMS and INDENT forms management· systems, EDT interactive text editor
and DECWORD word processing. The operator-oriented features of the VT102 make
it an ideal terminal for applications where operator efficiency is of prime
importance.
ADVANCED VIDEO FEATURES
The advanced video features enhance the user friendliness of many VT102
terminal applications. Any character can be displayed in a selectable
combination of blinking, underlining, bold and reverse video. These
character attributes are used for formatti~g, prompting, exceptions,
guidance, security control· and alarm. A full screen of 24 lines of 80 or
132 column characters can be displayed and international character sets
available for the VT102 from CSS can be used. FMS, INDENT, EDT and
DECWORD ·make optimum use of advanced video feature.s for gre~ter user
productivity.
PRINTER PORT FEATURE
The printer port feature enables hardcopy printing off the VT102
terminal and the sharing of one host communication line between a VT102
and a printer. Only one communication line is needed from the host to the
VT102 and the hardcopy terminal.- The printer port feature provides the
serial connection to a dedicated printer for immediate printout of the
.video display by operator or host command. The VT102 terminal is priced
$125 less than the MLP of a VT100 with a printer port. The VT102 is the
best buy for a customer who needs VT100 and printer port functionality.
The combi~ation of video and hardcopy terminals in one workstation is
becoming increasingly popular. A video terminal provides the fast
interaction a user expects with_a_s_y_stem. A printing terminal connected
to the printer port provides immediate hardcopy from the screen at the.
operator's discretion, without interrupting the host. Hardcopy may be
required for audit trails in financial applic.ations, selective printouts
from EMS., or journals for transaction proc~ssing'~'·,for example. Hardcopy
of the screen may be obtained simply by pressing a button.
The following four print control functions are: provided by the VT102
terminal:
o

Print screen {command locally from keyboard or remotely
from host).

Auto print; line-at-a-time printing (command locally
from keyboard or remotely from host).

Print line (command

fro~

host).

"Printer Controller" mode; data is passed directly to
the printer without appearing on the screen
(command from host).

The following are applicable Digital serial printers for use with the
VT102 terminal:

Printers
LA34-AA,DA,RA

Printer Option
Recommended
LAX34-LL
or
LAX34-PL

Option Description
Paper Low Detection
Paper Out Detection

LA34-VA,WA

(No Options Required)

LA35 Family

LAXX-KG (Required)
LAXX-LZ*

EIA Interface
Paper Fault Detection

LA36 Family

LAXX-KG (Required)
LAXX-LZ*

EIA Interface
Paper ~aul~ Detection

LA38 Family

(No Options Required)

LA120 Family

(No· Options Required)

* Standard on _CE and CJ models. Required on all other models.
Order from Accessories & Supplies or TPG dealers.
Null Modem Cable to connect the printer to the VT102 for:
LA34, LA120

BC22A-10 or BC22A-25 (Null Modem Cable)

LA38

Cable provi,ded ·{;~C22A)

LA35, LA36

--=Cable· provided. with', LAXX-KG option
{BC03M}

MODEM CONTROL
The VT102 terminal can communicate in either.full-duplex or half-duplex
using one of five modem control selections.
Full-duplex communication allows characters to be transmitted in both
di'rections at the same time. The VT102 features the following full-duplex

Modem Support
BELL MODEMS
PUBLIC SWITCHED
300 BAUD, FOX, 2-W

Manual
Originate
Only
113A
113C

Manual
Answer
Only

'1130

212A
202S
212A

I
11200 BAUD, HDX, 2-W
1200 BAUD, FOX, 2-W
DEDICATED LINE

' 300 BAUD, Async, FOX, 2-W ·
· 1200 BAUD, Async, HOX, 2-W
1200 BAUD, Async, FOX, 4-W

Manual
Originate/
Answer
103A
103J

Modem
103F
202T
202T

Conditioning
Unconditioned
3002 Channel
Notes 1 & 2
Note2

Auto
Answer
103A

103J
113B
1-13D
212A
202S
212A
Reverse
Channel
No

Auto
Cati with
801 ACU
103A
103J
113C

Reverse;~

Channel~~

No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No

212A
202S
212A

Yes
No

No
No

No
. No

1800 BAUD, C2 conditioned 3002 channel.

CCITT MODEMS

fPUBLIC SWITCHED (2-wire only)
V.21 Modem (V.24/V.28)
V.22 Modem (V.24/V.28)
V.23 Modem (V.24/V.28)

1• 1200 BAUD, Async, HOX
.1DEDICATED LINE

:' 200/300 BAUD, Async, _FD~. 2-W _
BAUD, Async, FOX, 4-W

f£ 1200

1. Reverse channel: Up to 1200 BAUD on unconditioned or C2 conditioned 3002 channel.

~·RCV-600 or 1200 BAUD, XMT-Rev ch@ 75 BAUD, HDX

Muttipfexed ~
No
I

2. Without reverse channel: Up to 1200 BAUD, unconditioned 3002 channel: between 1200 and

f Up to 1200 BAU~, Async, FOX

Multipoint
No

Notes

f 200/300 BAUD, Async, FOX

V.21 Modem (V.24/V.28)
V.23 Modem (V.24/V.28)

modem controls.
1.

FOX A - Full-duplex; no EIA modem control (data leads only).
VT100/VT132 compatible mode.

FDX B - Full-duplex with EIA modem control.

FDX C - Asymetric full-duplex with EIA modem control.

Half-duplex communication allows communication in both directions, one
direction at a time. When operatihg in half duplex, characters typed on
the keyboard are immediately d'isplayed on the screen. The VT102 features
the following half-duplex modem controls.
4.

HDX A

Half-duplex supervisory mode.

HDX B - Half-duplex coded control.

MODEM SU.PPORT
The· VT102 supports the following modems or their equivalent.
<modem table goes here>

VT131 IN DEPTH
The VT131 video terminal is being marketed only by the Terminals Product Group.
This terminal is a high functionality model which can be used on both Digital
and non-Digital computer systems. The VT131 terminal .iis used in VT102
interactive mode on Digital operating systems and/in~block mode on non-Digital
systems. The· VT131 terminal features local echo, built-.in advanced video and
· printer port, U.S./European full ·and half-duplex communic·ations and modem
controls, plus local edit/block mode transmission· • . The VT131 video· terminal is
totally self-contained and has no functional upgrade options.
The vT131 terminal is designed for the independent terminal marketplace. Itfulfills the. forms management requirements of this marketplace by including
local editing, block mode, protected fields, and protected field/space
suppression in addition to all VT100 terminal functions. It is human
engineered to allow fast data entry, local data correction, and clean data
transmission to the host. VT131 local edit and block mode features are not
supported on Digital systems. On Digital operating systems, FMS and INDENT
host software provide forms management.

MODELS

MODEL
VT101
EIA CRT terminal
Non-expandable
Base level

U.K.

CONTINENTAL
EUROPE

SWISS

VT101-A2
includes
240V power cord
& U.K. plug

VT101-A3
includes
220V power cord
& Cont. Eur. plug

VT101-A4
includes
220V power cord
&Swissplug

VT102-A2
includes
240V power cord
& U.K. plug

VT102-A3
Includes
220V power cord
& Cont. Eur. plug

VT102-A4
includes
220V power cord
& Swiss plug

VT102-W2
includes
240V power cord
& u.~. plug

·vr102-wa
vr102-w4
includes
includes
220V power cord 220V power cord
& Cont. Eur. plug ·· & Swiss plug

U.S./GIA
VT101-AA
(120V)
VT101-AB
(240V)
both have U.S. plug

VT102
EIA CRT terminal
Non-expandable
Built-In A.V.0.
& Printer Port
with
Word processing
keys
1

VT102-AA
(120V)
VT102-AB
(240V)
both have U.S. plug

VT102-WA
(120V)
VT102-WB
(240V)
both have U.S. plug

-.,';..-· ··-"'-=------ ______ , _ __

VT131 CTPG ">nl-,J.
EIA CRT terminal
Non-expandable
Buffered .
Built-in A.V.O &
Printer Port
\I,
-•--..•

-·--~-~~~.....

<(,

~ . . _~ .,--·----------~~
VT131-AA
(120V)
VT1,31-AB
(240V)

~--~f--.:~-~~---- ---~---

,..,._,-'"'=<•.-_,..,~-'P"'._,.-•,• -~--·

._.,......_ _ _ _

___.._,,....,,.._..,

----·--

---

•

--~-·-~ -·---~------

---

•• ,. ..........

~-.-.·----

...

- - . . . - - - . . .....

-~-- ~---------

VT131-A2
includes
240V power cord
& U.K. plug

VT131-A3
includes
220V power cord
& Cont. Eur. plug

- -•- -~ .•--.-•-~ .. -r_•,_ '~'- ------·--·~--~-~

, .o-.~~----·'="'~-r~ •"•c•>·-~·--- -.~._ . . , . _ _.,__

·~----~-=-----~- ----------..

VT131-A4
includes
220V power cord
& Swiss plug ~""

both. have U.S. plug

--L-. . .

•

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._.-,,- ~--~"~--- ........... ...,____..,... __........,__~=·~---

.....

COMPETITION
Manufacturers emulating the VT100 are generally building a product like the
VT102 that includes advanced video features, usually the printer port,
sometimes the VT131 block mode functionality, but not the full set of
VT102/VT131 communications and modem handling capabilities.
The following is a representative sample of the competitive models and their
list prices.

Datamedia 80/l

.$1,695

Datamedia 80/2

$1,495 (No AVO or Printer Port)

Direct VP800A

$2,250

Visual Technology 100

$1,995

C.ITOH VIT100

$1,995 (Printer Port +$150)

Datagraphix 132-1

$2,150 {Printer Port +$150)

Teleray 100

$1,795

Digital' s terminals have Digital quality, Dig i ta1--rel iabi 1 i ty and Digital
service plus Digital's commitment to the terminals business~ The tremendous
market acceptance and fine reputation of the VT100 will continue with the
VT101, VT102 and VT131. ~

ORDERING INFORMATION
VT101, VT102 and VT131 terminals can be ordered with a choice of U.S. and
European power cords. In addition, the VT102 can be ordered with normal data
processing keys or with DECWORD word processing ke.ys·-.<, The following table
summarizes available models.
··
'

NOTE: These models will not be sold in Australia or Japan because of power
supply voltage range limitations. TPG is developing special VT101 and VT131
models to be sold only in Australia and Japan; expected availability is FY83.
Until then, VT100's will be sold in these countries as Digital's main video
product:

Options:
VTlXX-CA

VT101/VT102/VT125/VT131 20mA Current Loop Option with
BC05F-15 Cable .•

CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended cables are as follows:
1.

For local connection of the VT101/VT102/VT131 to a line unit,
·order a BC93M or BC22A cable.~

For connection of the VT101/VT192/VT131 to a modem, order a
BCSSD or BC22B cable.

For connection of the VT102/VT131 printer port to a printe·r,
order a BC22A cable. ·rf the printer is a LA35 or LA36,
order a LAXX-KG option which includes a BC03M cable.

PRICING INFORMATION
Like the VT100, the following prices are End User Type T and OEM .Type· 1
discountable. Prices will appear in the Q2/FY82 DEC Standard· Price List.
TERMINALS
(ALL MODELS)

DESCRIPTION

MLP

P/L

BMC

ADD-ON
INSTALLATION

VT101

EIA CRT terminal
Non-expandable
Base level

$2150

$15

$150

VT102

EIA CRT terminal
Non-expandable
Built-in AVO
& Printer Port

$2400

$22

$150

VT131 .

EIA CRT terminal
Non-expandable
Buffered
Built-in AVO &
Pr inter Port-

$2450

TPG

$23

$150

VT101/VT102/VT125/
VT131 20mA current
loop option with
BC05 F-15 cable

$1.40

X.X

$132

..,

VTlXX-CA

AVAILABILITY
The VTHH, VT102 and VT131 are available now in limited quantities with volume
. quantities available startfng in January. The VT101 and VT102 will be marketed
by all system and OEM product lines with special emphasis on the VT102.
The

Terminals Product Group will market the VT101 and VT131. Check with your
product line for your product line's specific VTHH and VT102 phase-in plans.

LITERATURE
The following documents are available from Printing and Circulation Services,
Northboro.
VT101
VT101 DATA SHEET
VT101 USER GUIDE
VT101 PROGRAMMING REFERENCE CARD
VT101 VIDEO TERMINAL !PB

ED~21324-20

EK-VT101-UG
EK-VT101-RC
EK-VT101-IP

VT102
VT102 DATA SHEET
VT102 USER GUIDE
VT102 PROGRAMMING REFERENCE CARD
VT102 VIDEO TERMINAL IPB

ED-21325-20
EK-VT102-UG
EK-VT102-RC
EK-VT102-IP

VT131
VT131 DATA SHEET
VT131 USER GUIDE
VT131 PROGRAMMING REFERENCE CARD
VT131 VIDEO TERMINAL IPB

ED-21326-20
EK-VT131-UG
E·K-VT131-RC
EK-VT131-IP

VT101/VT102/VT131 FAMILY
VT101 SERIES POCKET SERVICE GUIDE
VT101 SERI'ES TECHNICAL MANUAL
VT101 FAMILY FIELD MAINTENANCE PRINT_ SET__ _

EK-VT101-PS
EK-VT101-TM
MP-01066

ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES GROUP
VTlOO ANTI-GLARE PANEL KITS
Bi I I Choquette
264-6786 RQ/N50
RCS: RQXX
VTtOO ANTI-GLARE PANEL KITS
Computer Supplies is pleased to announce a series of Anti-Glare Panel Kits for
the VT100 family of video terminals. The Anti-Glare Panels are specifically
designed, high quality glass filters that fit into the terminal -bezel.
Product Description
The kits consist of a gray, green or bronze anti-glare panel, metal clips and
a g Iass c Iean i ng so I ut ion. The meta I c I i ps are in sta l.1 ed· i nto the VT100
bezel, al lowing the Anti-Glare Panel to snap in easily.
Major-Features
. Reduces surface glare. A high-efficiency anti-reflection coating eliminates
most unwanted screen images and improves character readability.
Enhances character contrast. Reduced glare and reflection is augmented by.a
neutrat gray, green or bronze panel that increases character contrast. The
increased contrast makes each character _stand out cTear-1 y from the screen's
background and reflections more subdued.and the total visual image more
distinct.
Fits easily to terminal screen. The Anti-Glare Panel Kits are easy to instal I
and remove from the bezel of the VT100 family.
Summary.
The VTlOO Anti-Glare Filter Kits benefit fne ___user through reduced reflections
and glare, enhanced character contrast and greater screen readability. The
Anti-GI are pane f s are easy to i nsta I f and c Iean and are _fu.Qct i ona I in any
working environment. The VT100 Anti-Glare Panel Kits/are a"·convenient,
pr act i ca I and econom i ca I so I.ut ion to<gl are prob Iems.
·
Ordering Information:
OPTION II

DESCRIPTION

MLP

VTlXX-FA

Gray Anti-Glare Panel Kits

$60.00

VTlXX-FB

Green Anti-Glare Panel Kits

$60.00

VTlXX-FC

Bronze Anti-Glare Panel Kits

$60.00

Product Availability:

November

ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES GROUP
VTlOO TILT/SWIVEL BASE
Bi I I Choquette
264-6786 RQ/N50
RCS: RQXX
VT100 TILT/SWIVEL BASE
Computer Supplies is pleased to announce the VTlOO Ti It/Swivel Base.
Considerable research has gone into the development of this product, with
emphasis on operator comfort, increased productivity and effortless operation.
Product Description
The Ti It/Swivel Base is being offered to satisfy the need to ti It and swivel
the VTlOO family of video terminals. The product consists of four injection
molded plastic parts and a metal swivel which wil I snap together to form the
Tift/Swivel Base. To eliminate cable stress, the keyboard cable now plugs
into the Ti It /Sw i ve I Base and from the rear of the Ti It /Sw i ve I Base into the
terminal.
Major Features
Tilts up 15 degrees and down 7.5 degrees from a horizontal position. This
meets the standing and siTting levels of 95% of al I people. Also, the
Ti It/Swivel Base can be angled to reduce_glare.
Swivels 180 degrees. This al lows two people to. use the terminal
s i mu Itaneous Iy and a I Iows the term i na I .to "fo I Iow" an operator anywhere in the
work area.
Moves effortlessly on four rollers, gliding on si ! icone-impregnated detents to
al low smooth and easy adjustment.
Reduces fatigue by al lowing operator to -charfge positions, to stand or sit, in
order to get comfortable. This i-ncreases productivity.
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Matches the VT100 family in color, sty(e, and fit. The-tieiglit._of the
Ti It/Sw i ve I base matches the . key boar de height. This makes the TLI t /Sw i ve I Base
an aesthet i ca I Iy p Ieasing enhancement~ not just~an add i. ti on.
Summary
In summary, the Ti It/Swivel Base is simple, practical and productive. Its
ability to reduce operator fatigue and make workspace more efficient, combined
with its low cost and simplicity of operation, make the Ti It/Swivel Base a
welcome enhancement to the VT100 family of video terminals.
Ordering Information:
OPTION II

DESCRIPTION

MLP

VTlXX-SA

VTlOO Tilt/Swivel Base

$89.00

Product Avai labi !ity:

November

C 0 H ME R C I AL

0 E M

COEM AND THE NEW VT100 SERIES TEIMINALS
Don Murphy
X5651 HK1-2/H32
RCS:
MK12
COEM has been anxiously awaiting this opportunity to announce the new VT101
and VT102 video terminals as new members of the VT100 family.
Positioning
rhese new products give us the best of both worlds in
needs. The products position as follows.

te~ms

of meeting our

~ustomers

VT102
This new terminal offers the full VT100,. ·+ AVO +Printer
functionality at a net price nearly equal to today's basic VT100.

Port

VT101 This new terminal offers the same functionality as today's basic VT100
but at a more attractive net price.
_ _.,
~
VT100

The VT100 will ·still be the terminal for· t-hose customers wh.o need th·e
ability to add options at a later date or implement the VT125 graphics
option.,
Availability
Specific· availability information will be communicated through normal
~hannels.
we are· planning on the Q3 FY'82 time frame for initial shipments~
~11

Under The CAPTURE Program

~qually

important as these new produc,ts is the 1nc1us,1/on of this equipment
1nder the COEM CAPTURE Program.
Csee/·separate art·i·cle 1n·,.this issue)
.

fhe VT100 is the undispu·ted standard fo-r·· 1n~eractive video terminals in the
industry.· The new 101 and 102 togehter with the CAPTUR'E Program now give you
3nd your OEM's the prices necessary to CAPTURE the bu~i~ess.
:APTURE Program Pricing
:APTURE Program pricing for these new offerings has' been mailed to all COEM
1ccount representatives under separate cover.
HAPPY SEI.,l..ING

C 0 MME R C I A L

0 E M

COEM ANNOUNCES THE CAPTURE PROGRAM
Don Murphy
X5651 MK1-21H32
RCS: MK 12
As we all know, the interactive keyboard video terminal is the most important
component of the commercial computer systems we offer.
The COEM Group has developed software packages such as DIBS, INDENT, and most
,recently DECtype-300 and DECWORDIDP which promote the use of video terminals
on Datasystems.
The COEM Group is now announcing its next.effort in this area ••••
The COEM CAPTURE Program
The CAPTURE Program permits a Commercial OEM to sign a unique terminals
agreement to receive aggressive prices based on quantity •. The CAPTURE prices
are below the type I discount prices which will continue to be offered to our
low-volume customers.
aenefits of the CAPTURE Program are:
o

More Competitive
The VT100 family has become a standard in the industry.· CAPTURE now
gives you the price leverage n~cessary to sell these industry leaders
in quantity with the system.

Increased Business
The multi-user/multi-terminal aspect of our systems represents· a high
percentage of the sales and support ~ffort.
You can now CAPTURE the
video terminal busi~ess that is related to the sales effort.

Improved Account Control
With the CAPTURE Program your account is no longer motivated to shop
around for terminals or_ other op_t io_n_s.

New OEM's

---,<
The new . lower pr 1 ces of the ·CAPTURE Program m'akes the
offerings even more attracrtive as you recruit new OEM's.

Data system

)etails
>etails ·or the CAPTURE Program are
'epresentatives under separate cover •

being

mailed

all

COEM

account

./e Mean Business
\-Ii.th this _announcement, we see the word CAPTURE taking on a new meaning:
Gommercial Applications Putting Terminal User Resources Everywhere. There is.
no question that it will happen; the CAPTURE Program will make sure that it
happens to~ us.
HAPPY SF .LING