The (Not So) Tiny PC That Got Britain Online
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In the 1990s, Tiny Computers took over the British airwaves, print press, and even indeed the high street with promises of affordable family PCs that would get Britain browsing. It also happens that my family were one of their customers - so let's check out this Tiny PC and learn all about the story behind it!
Thanks to @StevesTechShed and Dave from @ThisWeekinRetro for supplying additional material used in this video!
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