More on Commodore, Apple, and the Inchoate Personal Computer Era
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In the 1980s PC market, Commodore and Apple targeted different price points. The Commodore 64, initially $600, quickly dropped to $200, while the Apple IIe cost $1,400. This significant price gap, equivalent to about $620 vs. $4,300 today, explains the Commodore 64's popularity among families. The situation parallels the current difference between Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro. Although rivals, the Apple II was seen as a premium computer, costing nearly 10 times more than the C64.
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