COMMODORE 128

The Commodore 128 was a computer with exceptional caracteristics. It had two processors inside and could be programmed in CP/M or in
BASIC; with a key started the C64 mode. Its memory was notable and expandable up to 512Kb (a enormous quantity for that times).
Its graphic chip permitted 80 columns of characters; in conclusion it was a computer with semiprofessional aspect & caracteristics.
Starting screen: 40 columns, 80 columns, 80 col.zoom

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Data:
Release year 1985
CPU MOS 8502 e Z80a
Working frequency 2 MHz and 3,5 MHz
ROM 48Kb
RAM 128Kb expandable up to  512Kb
Operating system BASIC 2.0 and CP/M 3.0
Text mode 80x25 - 16 colori
Graphic mode 320x200 - 2 colors
160x200 - 4 colors
640x200 - 2 colors
Audio 3 mono channels
Other caracteristics

Bootable in Commodore 64 mode
First price of release

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COMMODORE PLUS 4

 

The Commodore Plus 4 purpose was to get available a cheap computer with programs oriented to business, in fact there was a word processor, a datasheet, a database and a graphic software inside the computer ROM.
Unfortunately, its aspect similar to videoludic computers didn't help it in this target.

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Data:
Release year 1984
CPU MOS 7501 or MOS 8501 (6502 compatible)
Working frequency 1,76 MHz
ROM 64Kb (O.S. and 4 programs inside)
RAM 64Kb
Operating system BASIC
Text mode 40x25 - 121 colors
Graphic mode 320x200 - 2 colors
160x200 - 4 colors
Audio 3 mono channels
Other caracteristics

4 programs inside ROM (Word processor, Datasheet, Database, Graphic)
First price of release

$300

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COMMODORE 16

 

The Commodore 16, minor brother of Commodore Plus 4,  didn't get many success, because its caracteristics was poor (but it had a big colour palette) and available games was the same of Commodore Plus 4.
The interesting thing  is that the case is the same of Commodore 64, excerpt the color (black with grey keys).

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Dati:
Release year 1984
CPU MOS 7501 or MOS 8501 (6502 compatible)
Working frequency 1,76 MHz
ROM 32Kb
RAM 16Kb expandable up to 64Kb
Operating system BASIC
Text mode 40x25 - 121 colors
Graphic mode 320x200 - 2 colors
160x200 - 4 colors
Audio 3 mono channels
Other caracteristics

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First price of release

£. 400.000

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