Texas Instruments TI-99/4 (1979-1981) Video At a staggering peak performance

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Texas Instruments TI-99/4 (1979-1981) Video At a staggering peak performanceTI 99 4 First Commercially Released 16 Bit Home Computer The TI 99 4, released in late 1979 by Texas Instruments for a premium $1,150, was a landmark machine as the world's first 16 bit personal computer, powered by an ambitious advanced microprocessor. Despite its technical "under the hood" superiority, the system was famously hindered by a series of restrictive design choices, most notably a cramped, rubbery "chiclet style" keyboard that was widely