Re: In the UK...
I wanted an Oric 1, but it was delayed then I started computer studies in school and they were using PETs, so I went with a VIC=20. The Oric Atmos was a lot better, with a "proper" keyboard, but more or less the same internals, so it was becoming a bit long in the tooth.
I always wanted the Sharp MZ80B, which looked a lot better. And the Lynx was one I really, really wanted, with dot addressable display for text!
I nearly got a Dragon and later an Einstein, but ended up with a Memotech and then the Amstrad.
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