Matsushita Panac 883 Calculator
CA$180.00
Ricomac Panac 883 Calculator
Model: JE-883
Year Manufactured: 1974
Made in: Japan
Manufacturer: Matsushita / Panasonic
Designer: Staff Designer Unnamed
Dimensions: 133 mm x 78 mm x 23 mm
Power: AA Batteries
Features: VFD Display, 8 Digit
The Panac 883 is a mid-1970s handheld calculator produced by Matsushita in Japan, distinguished by its unique "Tricorder" design and its recognition as a recipient of the G-Mark Good Design Award. The device features a bright green vacuum fluorescent display and a chunky, tactile keypad characteristic of the era's industrial design. Its sideways layout was a specific ergonomic trend intended to bridge the gap between portable use and the feel of a stationary desktop machine. Internally, the 883 relies on early integrated circuit technology and typically operates on standard AA batteries or an external power adapter.
