The IBM 1620, an affordable “scientific computer” from 1959.

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The IBM 1620 was released by IBM on October 21, 1959, touted as an inexpensive "scientific computer."

Some users gave it the acronym CADET: "Can't Add, Doesn't Even Try." After a total production of about 2,000 units, its run ended November 19, 1970.

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