Near the end of the 1960s, “mini” computers were introduced that only cost tens of thousands of dollars. People could often get access to these machines through their local college or university, but having one at home was just a dream for most.

Moving into the 1970s vintage computers began to be less toy like and more capable. These early machines helped to shape the personal computer world that we know today. It wasn’t until the 1970s and the introduction of the microprocessor that affortable personal computers became a reality.