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Western Electric WE229CY

Western Electric • 1980

Curator Score7.5 / 11.0
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Western Electric WE229CY

Western Electric WE229CY

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Curator Score

7.5
C RANK
Curator ScoreThis rating is highly subjective and purely for fun! It reflects the curator's personal assessment of the artifact.
Rarity / Scarcity
2.5 / 3
Evaluates how difficult this artifact is to find or acquire in the wild today.
Historical Prestige
1.7 / 3
Measures the impact this artifact had on computing history and industry evolution.
Material / Aesthetic
2 / 3
Judges the physical beauty, packaging, and unique materials used in the artifact.
X-Factor
1.3 / 2
A bonus score awarded for unique quirks, special features, or undocumented anomalies.
Technical Data
CPU / FPU
Released1980
MakerWestern Electric
ArchitectureCustom ASIC
Form FactorCDIP
SegmentEmbedded
InterfaceProprietary
Clock SpeedUnknown

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Clash Win Rate

Record: 2W - 2L
50%

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