Computer Systems
Explore the technical specifications, history, and cultural impact of the iconic computer systems that defined the home computing revolution of the 1980s.
Altair 8800
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Commodore 64
The C64 is the highest-selling single computer model of all time, introducing millions to computing and gaming. Its SID ...
Apple I
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ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum sparked the British games industry and inspired a generation of bedroom coders. Its unique colour system...
Commodore Amiga
The Amiga was years ahead of its time with advanced multimedia capabilities, preemptive multitasking, and custom chips t...
IMSAI 8080
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KIM-1
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Nintendo Entertainment System
The NES single-handedly revived the video game industry after the 1983 crash in North America. It established many conve...
Amstrad CPC
The Amstrad CPC series brought affordable computing with excellent graphics capabilities to British homes. Created by Si...
SOL-20
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BBC Micro
The BBC Micro was commissioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation for their Computer Literacy Project. It became th...
Commodore PET 2001
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MSX
MSX was an attempt to create a universal home computer standard, like VHS for video recorders. Developed by ASCII Corpor...
TRS-80 Model I
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SWTPc 6800
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Kenbak-1
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