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The New Commodore 64

Posted by samzenpus on from the blast-from-the-past dept.

An anonymous reader writes "After nearly 30 years, the Commodore brand has taken on new management and is re-releasing its flagship computer, this time with all the amenities of a modern-day computer packed inside. From the article: 'The new Commodore 64, which will begin shipping at the end of the month, has been souped-up for the modern age. It comes with 1.8 gigahertz dual processors, an optional Blu-ray player and built-in ethernet and HDMI ports. The new Commodore is priced between $250 to $900.'"

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  1. 1st april? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    1st april?

  2. Re:So the question is... by LastGunslinger · · Score: 5, Funny

    FTA: “Thirty years ago computers were an all-in-one product, with the keyboard, memory and components built inside,” Mr. Altman explained. “Over the years that has changed, and we believe there is a huge potential to revive the early format.” Gee, I wish they made computers with all the components built together as one unit. Maybe they could call it a laptop or tablet.

  3. Everyone under 35 should STFU by jmcbain · · Score: 1, Funny

    If you're under 35, you have absolutely no reason to be commenting on this article for the following reasons:

    1. You're too young to fully appreciate what it was like working on an all-in-one box in the early 80s. I'm still waiting for someone to put together a PC in an Atari 800 or 1200 body.
    2. You're too poor to have enough disposable income to buy something like this new Commodore. Have fun paying off the loans you took out for your Mazda car and Sager laptop.
    3. You're too busy trying to install yet another ROM in your rooted Android phone.
    4. You're too stupid. That's right. Everyone under 35 is stupid. I went there. Now get off my lawn.
  4. Re:One look and... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    You mean...

    10 PRINT "I want one "
    20 GOTO 10