I just remember how nice the BASIC was on it, probably being a much purer version of Microsoft BASIC that ended up in the Commdores etc. BBC Basic was also very good (again from Microsoft I believe).
I think the reason for its lack of sucess in this country at least is the UK at the time was flooded with cheap home computers. In 1993 when I had to decide what to buy it was a touch choice between a top spec Amigia or a PC. The Amiga was actually a better machine but the PC was more the future. I am glad I did buy the PC.
I had a friend who would constantly buy a new micromputer each week from a car boot, in the early 90's you could pick those up for £20. The most interesting thing he bought was the MSX.
The most useless thing he bought was the VIC20.
Video calling hasn't taken off because its expensive and pretty useles. It never took off on land line phones either.
Last edited by: RattleandSmoke on Sun 28 Mar 10 at 13:07
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