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A vague term, generally referring to IBM's and Mac's, but also including Amiga computers and some others. Very roughly, and at the time of this writing, a computer costing less than $5,000.
Any computer designed or purchased for home use. Originally, home computers were often used for games, educational purposes, and financial management, and they were less powerful than their business ... more
The home computer is a consumer-friendly word for the second generation of desktop computers, entering the market in 1977 and becoming common during the 1980s. They are also known as personal computers.