PET computer

PET computer definition - computer

(Personal Electronic Transactor computer) A CP/M and floppy disk-based personal computer introduced in 1977 by Commodore. It was one of the first personal computers along with the Apple II and Radio Shack's TRS-80.


_PET.GIF


Commodore PET

In 1977, this machine along with the Apple II and TRS-80 launched the personal computer industry. The PET sold for $595 and contained its own tape cassette (on the left) and a whopping 12K of memory. (Image courtesy of Commodore Business Machines, Inc.)






Computer Desktop Encyclopedia THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
Copyright © 1981-2009 by Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved.

Comments
Improve this definition.
Do you have more to add? Share your linguistic knowledge or observation.
/Register to save your comments.