Ohio Scientific Challenger 1P, Apple II+, TRS-80 Model 1, Atari 400, Osborne 1a, System-80/Video Genie/PMC-80, IBM-5150 (IBM-PC), ZX-81, TRS-80 Colour Computer 1, Vic-20, Epson HX-20, BBC-B, ZX-Spectrum, Kaypro II, Eaca Colour Genie, RX-8800, Apple IIe, Atari 800XL, Tandy Model 100, Commodore 64, Commodore 64C, Commodore SX-64, Spectravideo 318, Mattel Aquarius, Sinclair QL, Atari 130XE, Apple IIe Platinum, IBM PS/2 30-286, Compaq SLT/286, Amiga 500, Atari 1040ST, Mac SE/30, Mac Classic II, Mac Powerbook 145B, Generic 386DX-40

Commodore 64C

Why have just one C-64 when you can have several!

The model underwent a number a revisions during it's long life. One major revision resulted in the Commodore 64C, which is shown here. As well a few internal changes, the most obvious was the new appearance, with a slimmer, more modern form-factor moving away from the traditional breadbox started with the Vic-20

This is another one of my pristine units.

It's also bundled with a 1541-II disk drive. Yes, the rumours are true. Loading from a c-64 disk has to be one of the slowest and most painful waits in microcomputing. It takes me back to the days of waiting for TRS-80 tape software to load at 500 baud! The drive seems pretty reliable though. Its intelligent features are put to good use for converting web-sourced disk images into real disks using a special adaptor connecting it to my PC via the parallel port. The drive is not really as yellowed as it appears in the photo. The flash just seems to bring out that colour.

When I took ownership of this computer the keyboard was dark brown! Someone had obviously replaced the original with an older one. I sourced the correct one from a parts machines and restored it to its classic configuration.

It's a neat and tidy unit I'm pleased to have.

Want to know more about this micro? Google is your friend.

This page last edited 22nd November, 2008

Comments welcome...

Comments by Haloscan