Category Archives: IBM 4704

The 4704 is a terminal that forms part of the IBM 4700 Finance Communication System. I took an interest in this system while researching, and eventually acquiring the keyboards for it. Here, you can view my posts which relate to the 4704.

The IBM 4704

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In 2011, while consulting with fellow enthusiasts of IBM keyboards, I was introduced to the keyboards for the IBM 4704 display terminal. This is the terminal for the IBM 4700 Finance Communication System, introduced at the beginning of the 1980s. This page details the information and resources I have been able to find about this system, notably surrounding 4704 terminals for this system and repurposing 4704 input peripherals for modern computers. Continue reading →