PC Prices in 1982
Introduction
1982 was an interesting year....
PC-Compatible Prices in USA
| Computer Name | Retail Price ($) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| IBM PC 5150 | $1,599 | Without monitor |
| Kaypro II | $1,795 | Launched in March |
| Olivetti M-20 | ||
| Osborne 1 | $1,795 | |
| Sanyo MBC-550 | $999 | |
| Victor 9000 | $4,995 | Launched in spring after its announcement at Comdex 81. It sold in Europe as the Sirius 1, being distributed by ACT. They both run CP/M-86 or MS-DOS, but aren't IBM-compatible. |
PC-Compatible Prices in UK
| Computer Name | Retail Price ($) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Olivetti M-20 | ||
| Osborne 1 | £1,250 | |