TK-80
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The TK-80 was an 8080-based single-board computer "training kit" developed by Nippon Electric Company in 1976. It was originally developed for engineers who considered using the μCOM-80 family in thei
TK-80 (assembled)
TK-80 demonstrated controlling a model train at Bit-INN
Advert in Transistor Gijutsu Sep.1976. "The closest microcomputer with unlimited potential." The price includes shipping cost.
COMPO BS/80
PC-8000 series
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The PC-8000 series is a line of personal computers developed for the Japanese market by NEC. The PC-8001 model was also sold in the United States and Canada as the PC-8001A.
TK-80
…differences in functions and statements. Its functions and speed didn't satisfy users. This led to the development of a new machine which became the PC-8001. In Japan, the Altair 8800 was sold in 1975, but not successful due to its high brokerage fee. Neither was the Apple II nor the Commodore PET. Single-board…
PC-8001 with monitor and external floppy
Original PC-8001
The PC-8001, the Sharp MZ and the Hitachi Basic Master became popular in Japan by 1980.
Advert in ASCII June 1979. "A dramatic story with the computer will begin. The Personal Computer comes out from NEC."