Home computers were a class of microcomputers that entered the market in 1977 and became common during the 1980s. They were marketed to consumers as affordable and accessible …

Acorn produces a popular computer, the BBC Microcomputer System, so viewers at home could follow along on their own home computers as they watched the program. The machine was …

May 4, 2020 · Launched in 1981, the Commodore 64 was one of early home computing's most successful and iconic devices. The "portable" Philips P2000C weighed 15 kilograms and was …

Dec 31, 2024 · Explore the fascinating journey of personal computers, from their inception to modern-day innovations, and see how they transformed our lives.

Sep 25, 2025 · Possibly the earliest commercially manufactured device that can now be considered a personal computer, the MCM/70 gained customers at companies such as …

Nov 13, 2018 · When were the first home computers used? Personal computing began in the mid-1970s, with the launch of the affordable Altair kits designed by American electronics hobbyist …

Almost as soon as the first general purpose computers were developed commercially in the years following World War II, demand for their number-crunching power far outstripped availibility.

Considered by many as the first true personal computer, the Altair 8800, released in 1974, sparked the microcomputer revolution and introduced the S-100 bus standard and Altair BASIC.

Jan 3, 2015 · The First Home Computer, 40 Years Ago The home computer is 40 years old. The one that appeared in January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics. Used copies of this issue …

The Kenbak-1, released in early 1971, is considered by the Computer History Museum to be the world's first personal computer. It was designed and invented by John Blankenbaker of …