Learn to say classic 1980s and 1990s home computer brand names correctly.
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How is Commodore (pioneering home computer brand behind the Commodore 64) correctly pronounced?
Commodore is pronounced 'KOM-uh-dor' — exactly like the everyday naval rank. In a technical interview: "Commodore's 64 became the best-selling single computer model of all time."
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How is Amiga (Commodore's home computer line known for advanced graphics and sound) correctly pronounced?
Amiga is pronounced 'uh-MEE-guh' — from the Spanish word for 'female friend', stress on the second syllable. In a technical interview: "Amiga's custom chipset let it composite video and animation years before mainstream PCs could."
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How is the Atari ST (Atari's home computer line, popular for MIDI music production) correctly pronounced?
The Atari ST is pronounced 'uh-TAH-ree ES-TEE' — 'Atari' stressed on the middle syllable, plus 'S' and 'T' spoken as letters. In a technical interview: "The Atari ST shipped with built-in MIDI ports, which made it a favorite in home recording studios."
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How is the ZX Spectrum (Sinclair's popular British home computer of the 1980s) correctly pronounced?
The ZX Spectrum is pronounced 'ZED-EKS SPEK-truhm' in British English — 'Z' said as 'zed', 'X' as a letter, plus 'spectrum'. In a technical interview: "The ZX Spectrum's rubber keyboard became iconic among a whole generation of British programmers."
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How is the Acorn Archimedes (British home computer, the first to use an ARM processor) correctly pronounced?
The Acorn Archimedes is pronounced 'AY-korn ar-kuh-MEE-deez' — 'acorn' the everyday word, plus the ancient Greek mathematician's name. In a technical interview: "The Acorn Archimedes was the very first computer built around the ARM processor design."