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- February - The ZX80 microcomputer is introduced by Sinclair. It has 21 chips, is the size of a calculator and the screen flickers as data is entered. It sells for $200.
- June - Commodore Business Machines introduces the VIC-20 home computer for $299.
- July - The Tandy TRS-80 and the Color Computer is introduced by Radio Shack.
Source[]
- Scott, Jason. The TEXTFILES.COM BBS Timeline. [1]