PLATFORM: Various » YEAR: 1981 » COST: £40 (launch), £15+ (today, boxed), £10+ (today, unboxed)
The technology was originally integrated into the Commodore PET, but external tape decks soon became available. The model featured here was introduced to match the styling of the new VIC-20, with the form factor retained for years to come with the introduction of new compatible machines such as the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128.
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