Radio Shack Personal Computer, Model TRS-80 II, 1979-1980
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Introduced in 1979 by popular electronics company Tandy RadioShack, this microcomputer was marketed as a powerful, multitasking business machine. Big and small businesses alike established a culture of personal computers in the workplace. In opposition to previous generations who built and programmed their own machines, TRS users were discouraged by the company to tamper with its proprietary hardware and software.
Introduced in 1979 by popular electronics company Tandy RadioShack, this microcomputer was marketed as a powerful, multitasking business machine. Big and small businesses alike established a culture of personal computers in the workplace. In opposition to previous generations who built and programmed their own machines, TRS users were discouraged by the company to tamper with its proprietary hardware and software.
Artifact
Microcomputer
Date Made
1979-1980
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
95.113.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 14 in (processor)
Width: 17 in (processor)
Length: 21.25 in (processor)
Height: 2.5 in (keyboard)
Width: 7.75 in (keyboard)
Length: 17.875 in (keyboard)
Inscriptions
"Radio Shack TRS-80 Model II Micro Computer" CUSTOM MANUFACTURED IN USA BY RADIO SHACK A DIVISION OF TANDY CORPORATION, FORT WORTH TEXAS 76102/
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