Sinclair's
third computer, the ZX81, was not "just
another product" but became a veritable
phenomenon. By modern standards it is laughably
primitive: only 1K of memory, no colour or sound,
touch-sensitive keyboard... but back in 1981 the
idea that a complete, working computer could be
bought off-the-shelf for under £100 was almost
unheard of. It sold millions, virtually created
the British home computer market and made
Sinclair a millionaire.
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