RETRO TECH: Do you remember the first home computers from the ‘70s?
Though far surpassed by modern machines, these computers started a revolution.
Updated: 11:40 AM CDT Oct 9, 2023
The experts say in the 21st century, we won't use sidewalks, but instead skywalks. Well, we use the skywalk today and now we also go to *** store off the skywalk to shop for home computers. Actually, just about all of us have had some exposure to *** home computer already. This is one the basic home tennis hockey pong type of game. But now they are becoming even more sophisticated. They are so sophisticated. They can literally operate your home while keeping track of all the finances and teaching the Children. And more. John, I could take one of these Apple computers home. It comes in *** little vinyl carrying case, um, and set it up and have it running uh cassette programs that evening if I wish to program the computer and write programs for it. Ah, with the aid of some basic texts on the subject, I could be writing simple programs within *** day or two. What is it able to do by simply putting in *** cassette, pushing the button and telling it to do its thing. Right now, we have available *** personal checkbook program which enables people to keep track of their finances to sort through, for example, to sort through the last several 100 checks. Although they can be used by Children, they are not cheap retailing for around $1500. But the experts say soon nearly every home will have one. You may laugh, but then people used to laugh at color television, John Getter TV, five action news.
RETRO TECH: Do you remember the first home computers from the ‘70s?
Though far surpassed by modern machines, these computers started a revolution.
Updated: 11:40 AM CDT Oct 9, 2023
The first home computers were introduced in the ‘70s. Though primitive compared to modern-day machines, they began a revolution that changed the world. A reporter explored what this “new technology” had to offer. It could streamline finances, operate your home and even educate children. They even came with a briefcase for easy transportation!These first computers were not cheap. Watch the video to see how much they were!If you liked this story, here are a few more blasts from the past you might enjoy!1977-era robot claimed to be marvelA robot visited a department store in 1977, attempting to sell coats and make friends. He wasn’t always a success.What 1985 got right, wrong about ‘talking machines’ in 2023A reporter in 1985 explored what “talking machines” might look like in the future. Many of the predictions were eerily accurate.Retro gaming: Arcades were so rad in the '80sVideo arcades were all the rage in 1982. They drew in billions of dollars every year.
CINCINNATI — The first home computers were introduced in the ‘70s. Though primitive compared to modern-day machines, they began a revolution that changed the world.
A reporter explored what this “new technology” had to offer. It could streamline finances, operate your home and even educate children. They even came with a briefcase for easy transportation!
These first computers were not cheap. Watch the video to see how much they were!
If you liked this story, here are a few more blasts from the past you might enjoy!
1977-era robot claimed to be marvel
A robot visited a department store in 1977, attempting to sell coats and make friends. He wasn’t always a success.
What 1985 got right, wrong about ‘talking machines’ in 2023
A reporter in 1985 explored what “talking machines” might look like in the future. Many of the predictions were eerily accurate.
Retro gaming: Arcades were so rad in the '80s
Video arcades were all the rage in 1982. They drew in billions of dollars every year.