Not as impressive from seated operator position. But I'd guess, back then, with often multiple people crowded around the too-few terminals, on top of all the u

Not as impressive from seated operator position. But I'd guess, back then, with often multiple people crowded around the too-few terminals, on top of all the unexplored potential of the fascinating new machine, and everyone craving hands on their keyboard, the extra design touches someone cared to make on the chassis are looking extra cool.