Prodigy Interactive Personal Service Start-up Kit, 1991
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Artifact Overview
Before the Internet was accessible to the nontechnical public, consumers subscribed to networking services like Prodigy. Along with competitors like CompuServe and America Online, Prodigy promoted the Internet as a tool for information, shopping, and fun. This startup kit included a modem, software, and a free month of access to "a world of continually expanding and updated information and services."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Kit (Set)
Date Made
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in the United States for Prodigy Services Company.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2009.5.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.125 in
Width: 6.625 in
Length: 4.375 in
Inscriptions
On front of upper part of box: SPECIAL OFFER/ 2400 bps Modem/ Included/ with the purchase of/ this PRODIGY® Service/ Start-up Kit./ $148.95 / Value/ for only/ $49.05/ (MSRP)
On front of lower part of box:
PRODIGY®/ Interactive Personal Service/ Start-up Kit/ Connect PRODIGY to your computer, and your family will/ enjoy a world of information and services at their fingertips./TRAVEL/ COMMUNICATE/ PLAY/ SHOP/ FINANCE/ LEARN/ NEWS/ WEATHER/ SPORTS/ AND MORE!/.../ Software for IBM® PC, XT TM, PS/2® family of products,/ Tandy® 1000 or 3000 series, or compatible computers.
On back of box: SMART ONE TM Data Modem/ 2400/ Featuring:/ Rockwell/ Modem Technology/ Features & Benefits:/ 2400/ 1200/ 300 bps/ Rapid and efficient transmittal of data./.../ BEST DATA/ PRODUCTS, INC./.../
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