The Curta was a very interesting mechanical calculator. It was cylindrical
with a hand-crank on one end. I think it was also referred to as a
"coffee-grinder" calculator. I've seen them but never used one.
Toby B wrote:
> Well,
> Isn't the Halda the name-brand for the in-car rally timing clock?
> Curta???
> And the Heuer would have to be some sort of clock as well...
> Hmmmm.
> Toby
>
> Kurt Weisner wrote:
> (does anyone
> > know what a Halda and a Curta are?):~)
> > Kurt Weisner
> > Halda, Curta, Kerfott,
> > and a Heuer Robo
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