Mark Fixes Stuff @markfixesstuff.com · Mar 10

The CPC 464 came with a monitor, unlike most rivals. Did this make it ahead of its time, or did it limit its adoption compared to cheaper options? I think it might have made an all-in-one purchase a simpler option for non tech savvy parents? Pricey though. #RetroComputing #Amstrad #CPC464 #80sTech

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Andy Toone · Mar 10

Completely different demographic. Spectrum and C64 kids were obsessing over tech specs for each model. This came out relatively late with unimpressive specs... but sold in huge numbers to people who just wanted 'a computer' and didn't want to be confused by bytes and pixels.

Michael Reed · Mar 10

Felt a bit sorry for the buddy who had the green screen model. "It's better for word processing," he'd say. And I'd be like, "Yeah..."

Simon Lock (Aergan) · Mar 10

Had a dual purpose though; could flip it over for when you need a large surface for doing wallpaper.

graphdev · Mar 10

I love aesthetic of it