There were some very clearly hobbyist computers like the Sinclair. Also Commodore 64 that were fairly cheap in the early 80s.
But get into anything like a PC clone--much less anything with a hard drive--and the prices went up fast.
But get into anything like a PC clone--much less anything with a hard drive--and the prices went up fast.
Of course the real Apple II competitor from Sinclair was the ZX Spectrum.