DOH! I forgot about the 5100. Almost a strong enough argument to make me change my vote... almost. Now we just need a time traveler to come back looking to save the world with an 800XL.Erik said:Additional IBM introduced their first PC in 1975, about the same time MITS was rolling out ads for the Altair.
Sure, the IBM unit cost a lot more, but it was also far more capable than anything released by anyone else for several more years.
Look up the IBM 5100 when you've got a chance. . .
That would have definitely been my second choice. I love my Kaypro, metal case for the win. ^_^Terry Yager said:Since the question is essentially a religious one, I chose Kaypro, just because it's my favorite of the choices available.
--T
I love Tandy computers, and have quite an extensive collection of them, but I have to agree with alexkerhead on this.alexkerhead said:Radio Shack/Tandy computers didn't leave a lasting impression or legacy, just some of their stuff is really cool.
mbbrutman said:Every try word processing on a Pet, C64, or Apple ][? The Apple didn't even have lower case standard ! Perhaps some of the other machines were better ...
alexkerhead said:Radio Shack/Tandy computers didn't leave a lasting impression or legacy, just some of their stuff is really cool. ^_^
Remember, I listed brands, not particular computers.
kb2syd said:The only lasting thing Radio Shack/Tandy did for the computer market was show everyone how to kill an innovative company. But we have plenty of other examples of that too (e.g. Jack Tramiel).
But they weren't the only afforable computer, nor the first. They just had great a distribution network.Terry Yager said:How about the legacy of affordable computers in the hands of nearly everyone who wanted one?
Several families of models.Terry Yager said:BTW, TRS-80 is/was a brand, embracing several models.