Commodore · 1977
Commodore PET 2001
An all-in-one with screen, keyboard and tape deck in one steel case.
Then vs now
| Maker | Commodore |
|---|---|
| Released | 1977 |
| Processor | MOS 6502, 1 MHz |
| Memory | 8 KB |
| Storage | Built-in cassette |
| Launch price | $795 (about $4,120 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, Europe, schools |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Commodore PET 2001 come out?
The Commodore PET 2001 was released in 1977 by Commodore.
How much did the Commodore PET 2001 cost when it was new?
About $795 for the base model at launch, roughly $4,120 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Commodore PET 2001 have?
8 KB of memory and a MOS 6502 processor at 1 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 1 million times more memory.
How many people had the Commodore PET 2001 as their first computer?
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Where was the Commodore PET 2001 popular?
It was especially popular in USA, Europe, schools.
Can you still buy the Commodore PET 2001?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.