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1, 1980

February, 1980
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.

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June, 1980
Commodore Business Machines introduces the VIC-20 home computer for $299.

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July, 1980
The Tandy TRS-80 Model III and the Color Computer is introduced by Radio Shack.

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