Were There Hand Held Calculators In 1968

Introduction & Importance

Handheld calculators, as we know them today, were not widely available in 1968. However, the first handheld electronic calculator, the HP-35, was introduced in 1972. Understanding the timeline of these devices is crucial for historical and technological context.

For more information, see the NIST’s history of electronic calculators and the etymology of the term ‘calculator’.