<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>In the 1980s, home computers ranged from expensive options like Apple Lisa to entry-level choices like Sinclair ZX-80, priced at $100.</li><li>To compete, RadioShack released the TRS-80 MC-10 featuring a color display, chicklet keyboard, and 4K of RAM.</li><li>The TRS-80 MC-10 was a commercial failure due to drawbacks compared to competitors like Commodore and Atari, offering better features at slightly higher prices.</li><li>The TRS-80 MC-10's drop in price below $50, alongside price competition in the market, contributed to the 1980s video game crash and even led to Steve Jobs' dismissal from Apple.</li></ul>

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