Tandy / Radio Shack · 1980
TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo)
Known to fans simply as the CoCo.
Then vs now
| Maker | Tandy / Radio Shack |
|---|---|
| Released | 1980 |
| Processor | Motorola 6809, 0.89 MHz |
| Memory | 4 KB |
| Storage | Cassette, ROM cartridges |
| Launch price | $399 (about $1,520 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, Canada, Australia |
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 TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo) come out?
The TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo) was released in 1980 by Tandy / Radio Shack.
How much did the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo) cost when it was new?
About $399 for the base model at launch, roughly $1,520 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo) have?
4 KB of memory and a Motorola 6809 processor at 0.89 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 2.1 million times more memory.
How many people had the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo) as their first computer?
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Where was the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo) popular?
It was especially popular in USA, Canada, Australia.
Can you still buy the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo)?
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.