A computer that's perfect for the whole family!

Sold by the Tandy Corporation in Australian stores, TRS-80 Color Computer (Tandy CoCo) was a computer designed for home use. This 1980 advertisement highlights its accessibility for families. Computers were a relatively new phenomenon, particularly in the daily lives of Australians, and the ad seems to anticipate the confusion and curiosity that comes with the new. There are repeated reassurances that the TRS-80 comes with a manual and is easy to use.

This vintage ad almost feels like an argument for integrating the computer into the rhythms of domestic life. The NFSA holds several CoCo games and software, including Donut Dilemma, Space Intruders and Moby Maths, spanning recreational and educational purposes.