When Commodore made the PET-2001, they made a computer that found some success in the market, especially in Europe. The PET turned into a series, but it was an all-in-one PC that came with a monochrome monitor and was rather an expensive product. Commodore wanted to expand to more of a mass-market, and they designed the Commodore VIC-20, the first personal computer to sell for less than $300. The VIC was very successful when it was released in 1981, becoming the first computer to sell over one million systems. Its low price and feature set (color graphics, 4-channel sound) helped it to outsell its competitors. But it days in the limelight were short-lived due to the arrival of its successor, the Commodore 64. Having acquired a VIC-20, let's take a look at some of the practical issues with using it.
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