PET computer
(Personal Electronic Transactor computer) A CP/M and floppy disk-based personal computer introduced in 1977 by Commodore. It was one of the first personal computers along with the Apple II and Radio Shack's TRS-80. |
| Commodore PET |
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| In 1977, this machine along with the Apple II and TRS-80 launched the personal computer industry. The PET sold for $595 and contained its own tape cassette (on the left) and a whopping 12K of memory. (Image courtesy of Commodore Business Machines, Inc.) |
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