I must have had about five or more Commodore 64 computers. I even had a SX-64 (that was their “portable” computer). I ran Howard’s Notebook on a Commodore 64 for years. So I have a place in my heart for the C-64.
So I was all excited when I found out that a new C64 is going to come out.
So I called Russell into my room to tell him about it. He kept saying what will it do and I was telling him what little I know about it. He took a look at the photo and said “it is just the bottom of a laptop without the screen.” God, he is correct. He just ruined my dream and my day.
“…The Commodore 64 is back, after a US company announced plans to release a PC resembling the classic computer but this time including Intel dual- or quad-core processors and support for Windows 7.
The PC Commodore USA plans to launch in June retains much of the original Commodore 64's styling, but the updated specs include hardware that computing enthusiasts in the 1980s could only dream about.
According to Commodore USA's website, the computer can be configured with a choice of Intel chips, including a Core 2 Duo, a Core 2 Quad, a Pentium D or a Celeron D.
It has two DDR2 SDRAM sockets, populated with up to 4GB RAM, while the graphics are powered by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100.
Other features include four USB ports, an optional 2.5in hard disk drive, a slimline Blu-ray or optical drive and a built-in Synaptic two-button touchpad.
With the keyboard and internal components built into one unit, much like the original Commodore 64, all that's missing is a monitor, which is supported via a DVI port. The system ships with the latest version of Ubuntu Linux, but there's an option on Commodore's site to include Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate or Professional.
Commodore USA said almost one million viewers visited its website within 72 hours of its launch on March 17, 2010…” PCWorld
It breaks my heart but I think it is not going to sell and they are going to lose money on the deal. It is exciting to us old guys but I do not think the kids of today want it. They want a cell phone or a tablet that can play Angry Birds or something.
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