Subj : Re: First Computer
To   : Nightfox
From : Bob Worm
Date : Fri Sep 20 2024 21:02:59

  Re: Re: First Computer
  By: Nightfox to MIKE POWELL on Thu Sep 19 2024 15:27:20

Hi, Nightfox.

 > I was just watching a video on YouTube last night about why the Tandy 1000
 > was so popular and successful when it was released in 1984.  It was very
 > IBM-compatible and worked with standard parts, and it competed against
 > IBM-compatible home computers, and was also marketed as a business PC
 > alternative to IBM's own PCs. Also, even at $1200 in 1984 dollars, it was
 > still cheaper than the alternatives.

It keeps recommending that one to me, too. I guess I don't need to watch it now and can devote 20 mins to something more productive... as if :)

BobW
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