The Sphere 1 was among the earliest complete all-in-one microcomputers that could be plugged in, turned on, and was fully functional. Michael touted it as the first "true PC" because it had a keyboard, a number pad, a monitor, external storage, and did not run on a punch tape.
The Sphere 1 was an early example of a self-contained microcomputer system that could be quickly set up and used without requiring any additional hardware. Michael touted it as the first "true PC" due to its comprehensive features, including a keyboard, number pad, monitor, external storage, and no reliance on punch tape.