TRS-80 Model 1 (was: Arty computers (was: Re: PDP-11/70 in Yates Center, KS)

[Chuck Guzis]

On 1 Feb 2007 at 12:12, Jim Isbell, W5JAI wrote:

> Well, the TRS-80 Model 1 was the first commercially viable home
> computer. Whether it is interesting NPW or not is immaterial.  It was
> the first!

So the Applie II (went on sale in June 1977, as opposed to the TRS-80 
Model I going on sale in August) was an impractical commercial flop?  
How about the Commodore Pet--demoed in 1976?

Cheers,
Chuck