They would use the ruse of a new laptop, one with a built-in printer.
A notable feature of the computer was its built-in thermal printer, which could also be purchased separately and attached to the machine.
The machine had a built-in printer that directly faced the operator when seated.
A year later, the company introduced the Auto Command, a remote microprocessor-controlled command center with built-in printer.
It introduced the world's first electronic desktop calculator with built-in printer in 1962, and the first small computer based on semiconductors in 1965.
At the time of announcement it featured a built-in printer and storage on 8-inch diskettes and magnetic cards.
Each unit has a bar code reader and a built-in printer.
A desktop version with built-in thermal printer was sold as the HP-97 at a price of $750.
Owing to the power requirements of the built-in thermal printer, the HP-97 employs a larger battery pack and more powerful charger.
The computer also included a built-in printer.