A Decade of Personal Computing

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From kit computers soldered together at workshop benches—to affordable desktop systems with refined graphical interfaces—these computers illustrate the rapid development of personal computing in the 1970s-80s.

Commodore PET 2001-B Personal Computer, 1979

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Osborne Portable Computer, Model OCC1, 1981-1982

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Commodore 64 Personal Computer, 1985

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Apple Personal Computer, Model IIGS, 1986-1992

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IMSAI 8080 Microcomputer, Used with Home Built Interface and IBM Selectric Typewriter, Assembled in 1977 - 1

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Macintosh 512K Personal Computer, Model M0001W, 1985 - 1

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Radio Shack Personal Computer, Model TRS-80 II, 1979-1980

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Apple Personal Computer, Lisa II, 1984-1985

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Apple 1 Computer, 1976

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Heathkit H88 Computer, 1979

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