Date   : Mon, 23 Jan 1984 12:08:00 PST (Mon)
From   : Sam <FHSU@WASHINGTON.ARPA>
Subject: looking for a micro around $300

I have a roomie who is looking at the TRaSh-80 color computer model 2.
Does anyone have any comments about whether this is a good starter system?
All he wants to do is to do text editing, formatting, and have a spelling
checker.  He also wants to attach an inexpensive printer (dot matrix?).  He
is looking to spend around $300-400 total.  Can anyone give me suggestions
and/or experiences?  He is a drama major, so a simple system will do.  He
is also looking at the Commodore VIC-20 or 64.  He has a TV, so if the
system wouldn't require a monitor, that'd be a plus.  I know there are
adaptors for monitor-to-TV, but I've have bad experiences with these.

Please reply to me directly, and I'll summarize for the nets if there are
others interested.  Thanks.