The Commodore (Name) May Live Again
PrintLike most old school geeks, we have some fond memories of Commodore computers. We probably typed Load"*",8,1 a million times, but those were simpler times, back before 3D graphics cards and double-clicking icons.
Well, the Commodore is back, though don't go dusting off your Epyx Fast Load cartridge or your floppy bin. Barry Altman, president and CEO of Commodore USA, filed all the necessary paperwork to secure rights to the Commodore name, which he'll use to market and sell a keyboard computer.
It will come branded with the same Commodore logo you remember from three decades ago, but the hardware is nothing like your old C64. Altman says you can expect an Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processor, up to 2TB of disk space, up to 4GB of memory, a DVD burner, four USB 2.0 ports, dual-link DVI port, memory card reader, and other modern day amenities.
No word yet on this revival will take place or how much it will cost.
Image Credit: Commodore USA
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nickb64
March 20, 2010 at 12:26am
I would consider something like this for my mom or grandma if the price was right(low enough). I think this will have a market for mostly the type of people who don't really do anything that graphics intensive or maybe as a basic workstation. My mom sees nothing particularly slow about our Pentium D, 1GB DDR, GeForce 6600LE computer from 3+ years ago, and I think this would certainly perform better in many things simply because it has a better CPU and more RAM.
Shalbatana
March 18, 2010 at 11:26am
I had originally written something fun, but the site filters thought I was spamming for some reason and they haven't re-posted it. Anyway, I'll just say that if that's a pict of the real thing, I want one. Esp if you can include a dedicated gfx card.
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Caboose
March 18, 2010 at 1:45pm
Maybe a descrete mobility card. But if you think you'll be gaming on something like this, I doubt it...
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brokenmoth08
March 17, 2010 at 11:40pm
It's like having an all in one PC that you can upgrade the screen on....... I want it in biege! I still have an old Commodore..... I played alot of joust on that thing
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highsidednb
March 17, 2010 at 2:43pm
If only it came in beige/tan, had rounded edges, and came loaded with a C-64 emulator and the greatest game of all time, Lode Runner installed...
For those of us who cut our geek baby teeth on a C-64 back in the day, this is totally rad.
Keith E. Whisman
March 17, 2010 at 9:57am
Your description sounds like they took a laptop and a nice one at that and lopped off the display half of the computer.
I don't think this is going to go very far because the battery isn't going to last very long if there is one and who wants to sit on a couch with wires all over the place.
Computers like this already exist and they are usually used in Doctors offices.. I think they should aim this product to compete in the office environment as an all in one computer. As a cheap and small work station capable of anything an office may need a computer to do.
Caboose
March 17, 2010 at 10:46am
Where in the article does it indicate anything about a battery? And with the size of the unit, you'd find it on a desk, attached to an LCD monitor, It looks to be big, and heavy, so portability isn't really an option. And besides, it looks to be a modern take on the C64, which was a desktop PC.
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Sebie Kay
March 17, 2010 at 9:01am
Having missed the whole Commodore era (I was to little to remember any of it), this still sounds like a neat idea! Actually, I could see a market for this, if it was priced and played correctly. I know I would probably buy one if I would be able to hook it into a hotel room TV during trips and such. After all, you can only get so much screen space on a laptop to do documents, watch DVD's, etc. Using a TV in a hotel room as your monitor... yeah, I would snatch one of these bad boys up! Just make sure it has a DVI port also, so I can use it at home.
Perhaps an attachment for a mobile screen? Similar to the old portable Playstation screens?
What ever the case, I could see a market for this. Albite, a little small, but still a market.
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MrMick
March 17, 2010 at 8:10am
They should put the AmigaOS in ROM and enable the system to dual boot.
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rich5665
March 17, 2010 at 7:14am
Nothing wrong with using Intel Processors and mainstream technology, Apple made the move awhile ago. It was a sad day when Commodore vanished.
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