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1977 - Personal Computer introduced

The TRS-80 Micro Computer System (TRS-80, later renamed the Model I to distinguish it from successors) is a desktop microcomputer launched in 1977 and sold by Tandy Corporation through their RadioShack stores. The name is an abbreviation of Tandy/ RadioShack, Z80 microprocessor. (wikipedia)

Radio Shack, a division of Tandy Corporation, has announced its line of new products for 1981, including three new additions to its family of TRS-80 computers.

The TRS-80 Model III desktop computer, company officials say, is designed to meet the needs of many users for more data storage, greater versatility and higher computing speed.

The TRS-80 Pocket Computer weighs only 6 ounces and is less than 7 inches long. Yet, it is said to be able to do almost any of the smaller jobs the popular TRS-80 Model I computer can perform.

The new TRS-80 Color Computer provides color graphics and features instant-load Program Pak software that lets the user instantly program the computer for a variety of educational and recreational purposes.

The Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
August 10, 1980

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