Tandy 1000 EX

The Tandy 1000 EX was designed as an entry-level IBM compatible personal computer. The EX was a compact computer that had the keyboard and 5.25" floppy drive built into the computer casing. This form factor would have been familiar to users upgrading from home computers such as the Commodore 64 or Atari 800XL. The 5.25" drive was accessible from the side of the computer, on the right hand side. The EX was marketed as a starter system for people new to computing, and sold for $1000.00 from Radio Shack in December 1986. The EX and HX would be among the most popular of the Tandy 1000 line because of their low price.