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TRS-80

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The TRS-80 Micro Computer System is a desktop microcomputer developed by Tandy Corporation and sold through its Radio Shack stores. Launched in 1977, it is one of the earliest mass-produced and mass-marketed retail home computers, its name derived from Tandy Radio Shack Z80, after its Zilog Z80 8-bit microprocessor.

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Year
1977 1
Significance
By 1981 InfoWorld described Radio Shack as the dominant supplier of small computers. 1
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1. TRS-80 - Wikipedia
  • Opening section, second sentence
    Launched in 1977, it is one of the earliest mass-produced and mass-marketed retail home computers.
  • History section, Delivery subsection
    By 1981, InfoWorld described Radio Shack as 'the dominant supplier of small computers'.
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