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Matt Campbell

Here's an Acorn Atom, released in 1980. I haven't ever used this computer myself. But neither have I used an Apple III, which is, as far as I know, the other well-known computer that came out that year... well-known for being a dud. The photo is from Wikipedia.

As I'm visually impaired, I'd appreciate a more detailed description of this image. #ALTforMe

Photo of an Acorn Atom microcomputer. To me it looks like a dark-colored computer keyboard.
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Charlie Stross

@matt Description: well, have you ever seen/touched a BBC Model B computer? The Atom is its predecessor. Case is the same flat box with slope around the keyboard, but white plastic with grooves running front-to-back behind the keyboard. Keyboard is the same layout but no red keycaps or function keys. Logo says ACORN ATOM instead of BBC Model B. Looks to be the same size.
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