Commodore 64
Model or Identifier: Commodore 64
Manufacturer: Commodore International
Date: August 1982
Successor to the popular VIC-20, the Commodore 64 (C64) rapidly became the most popular sub-$1000 home computer on the market in the mid 80s. Selling for around $600, it boasted advanced graphics and a three-channel sound chip that enthusiasts embrace even to this day!
Software was available in cartridge form as well as on cassette and 5 ¼ disk. The 1541 floppy drive connected to the C64 via a proprietary parallel cable which was known for its slow speed. Interesting to note that the disk drive had its own built in 6502 processor!
Additional Information:
Specifications
Released: August 1982
Processor: MOS 6510/8500
Architecture: 8bit
Video: VIC-II
Audio: SID 6581/8580
RAM 64kb
Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64
View Commodore 64 Commercial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_j_ABrkn8
Model or Identifier: Commodore 64
Manufacturer: Commodore International
Date: August 1982
Successor to the popular VIC-20, the Commodore 64 (C64) rapidly became the most popular sub-$1000 home computer on the market in the mid 80s. Selling for around $600, it boasted advanced graphics and a three-channel sound chip that enthusiasts embrace even to this day!
Software was available in cartridge form as well as on cassette and 5 ¼ disk. The 1541 floppy drive connected to the C64 via a proprietary parallel cable which was known for its slow speed. Interesting to note that the disk drive had its own built in 6502 processor!
Additional Information:
Specifications
Released: August 1982
Processor: MOS 6510/8500
Architecture: 8bit
Video: VIC-II
Audio: SID 6581/8580
RAM 64kb
Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64
View Commodore 64 Commercial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_j_ABrkn8
Model or Identifier: Commodore 64
Manufacturer: Commodore International
Date: August 1982
Successor to the popular VIC-20, the Commodore 64 (C64) rapidly became the most popular sub-$1000 home computer on the market in the mid 80s. Selling for around $600, it boasted advanced graphics and a three-channel sound chip that enthusiasts embrace even to this day!
Software was available in cartridge form as well as on cassette and 5 ¼ disk. The 1541 floppy drive connected to the C64 via a proprietary parallel cable which was known for its slow speed. Interesting to note that the disk drive had its own built in 6502 processor!
Additional Information:
Specifications
Released: August 1982
Processor: MOS 6510/8500
Architecture: 8bit
Video: VIC-II
Audio: SID 6581/8580
RAM 64kb
Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64
View Commodore 64 Commercial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_j_ABrkn8