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"Kaypro's original model, the Kaypro II, was introduced in June, 1982, and had sales of 2,000 units by the end of that fiscal year. In 1983, with a stable of three computer models, Kaypro shipped more than 53,000 units." (Newspaper clipping from Andrew Kay) [2] | "Kaypro's original model, the Kaypro II, was introduced in June, 1982, and had sales of 2,000 units by the end of that fiscal year. In 1983, with a stable of three computer models, Kaypro shipped more than 53,000 units." (Newspaper clipping from Andrew Kay) [2] | ||
"As of this writing (late March), 25,000 people have bought KAYPRO IIs," | |||
(San Diego Magazine, May 1983) | |||
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Revision as of 12:42, 29 June 2025
This is an ongoing research chart for the production numbers.
| Year/Month | CS 8/89 | Prospectus | Newspapers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | |||
| June | 200 | ||
| July | 600 | ||
| Total Sales Aug 3 [1] | 800 | ||
| Annual Sales 1981-82 (mid August) [2] | 2000 | ||
| August | 900 | ||
| Sept | 1250 | ||
| Oct | 1850 | ||
| Nov | 3500 | ||
| Dec | 5000 | ||
| 1983 | |||
| Jan | 6500 | ||
| Feb | |||
| Mar | |||
| Total Production | 25,000 | ||
| Calc from Perspectus Total Ever |
25,600 | ||
| Apr | |||
| May | |||
| June | |||
| July | |||
| 4 Month total ending July 31 |
21,900 | ||
| August | |||
| August 25 Total Ever |
47,500 | ||
| Sept | |||
| Oct | |||
| Nov | |||
| Dec |
"We started shipping in June. 200 units. 600 in July. 900 in August. 1250 in September. (I'll never forget these numbers.) 1850 in October. 3500 in November. 5000 in December. And 6500 in January." (Andrew Kay, Computer Shopper, August 1989, pg 419)
"So far, Non-Linear has sold 800 computers since it first began shipping in July." (LA Times, Aug 3, 1982) [1]
"Kaypro's original model, the Kaypro II, was introduced in June, 1982, and had sales of 2,000 units by the end of that fiscal year. In 1983, with a stable of three computer models, Kaypro shipped more than 53,000 units." (Newspaper clipping from Andrew Kay) [2]
"As of this writing (late March), 25,000 people have bought KAYPRO IIs," (San Diego Magazine, May 1983) [3]