WYSE WY-50 Computer Terminal (1983) Models on Display:WYSE WY-50 it was the direct ancestor

it was the direct ancestor of the modern laptop computer

completely changed home filmmaking by offering the world's very first fully automatic exposure system for regular families

a lucky viewer would be called by the host—most famously "Officer Joe" Bolton or later

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WYSE WY-50 Computer Terminal (1983) Models on Display:WYSE WY-50 it was the direct ancestorWYSE WY 50 First Mass Produced Computer Terminal The Wyse WY 50, introduced in 1983 for $695 (roughly $2,150 today), was the machine that shattered the monopoly of the high priced computer terminal market. At a time when competitors were charging twice as much, Wyse delivered a "smart" text terminal that wasn't just cheaper, but technically superior. It was the first mass produced terminal to feature a large, high resolution 14 inch screen capable of