The X68000, often referred to as the X68k, is a Japanese computer home computer sold by the Sharp Corporation around the late 1980s to early 1990s. The CPU (MPU) was a Motorola MC68000, its successor the X68030 had a MC68EC030, and because of the unique body design, which looked like the world trade center, the case was nicknamed as "Manhattan Shaped." It had an advantage against its competitors, such as the Fujitsu FM TOWNS and the NEC PC-98 series, regarding its usefulness for games, programming, and other hobbies. Those who use(d) this computer are/were often regarded as computer geeks.
