[net.micro] logo wanted

toma (01/18/83)

I am interested in purchasing a personal computer for my children
(ages 5,6, and 9) that will run Logo.  I feel that Logo is a better
language than Basic for learning how to program the computer.
I want to do this for as little cost as possible.  I do not intend
to use the computer myself, as I already have a personal computer,
and I want to purchase the lowest cost system possible.

The Apple with Logo is way too expensive.  It appears that a TI system
with Logo runs a bit more than $800 (correct me if wrong).  Radio
Shack will be introducing a Color Computer Logo that would come in at
a little less than $400.

Does anybody know of any other alternatives -- VIC-20? ATARI 400?
-- that will be offering (or are now offering) Logo?

Also, does anybody feel that Logo is not the best language to teach
children?

Please respond directly to me.

Tom Almy
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