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http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx

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Commodore 64x
PROCESSOR: Intel Atom D525 1.80GHz (Formerly Pineview-D)
CHIPSET: Intel NM10 (Formerly Tiger Point)
Next-Generation NVIDIA ION Graphics (ION2)
MEMORY: 2 x DDR2 667/800 Single Channel DIMM slots (up to 4 GB)
GRAPHICS: Next-Generation NVIDIA ION Graphics Processor
AUDIO: Realtek ALC662 6-CH HD Audio
Nvidia L-PCM digital audio (HDMI 1.3) can support 7.1 output with external decoder
LAN: Realtek RTL8111DL PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet
STORAGE: Intel NM10
2 SATA2 3Gb/s ports
JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller
2 Internal SATA2 3.0Gb/s port with RAID 0, 1, JBOD.
FEATURES: - ACPI S3 Compliant
- ECO-design for EuP Standard
- 12 VDC jack on back panel for external power supply
- Dedicated DDR3 512MB Graphics Memory Onboard
- Premium DirectX 10 graphics with advanced digital display connectivity
- PureVideo™ Full 1080p HD video and Blu-ray playback
- NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology to accelerate the most demanding applications
- Premium Windows experience with Windows Vista and Windows 7
ONBOARD I/O
CONNECTORS: 1 mini PCI Express x1 Slot
1 Serial header (RS232)
4 SATA2 3Gb/s Connectors with RAID 0, 1, JBOD functions (SATA#3,#4)
2 USB Pin Headers for up to 3 additional USB 2.0 Ports
1 8 bit GPIO header
1 CIR header
1 9-pin Audio Connector
1 Front Panel Connector
3 Fan Headers
1 4-pin Power Connector

that is a computer?

Because Atom is trash.

Yea i know ment to say desktop.

You seem the miss the point Capricorn, its compatible with 1080p meaning, you can plug this in to your 55" tv and browse the web.

It isn't made for that much of gaming but more for the average person. Kinda like a laptop, just without a screen.

From: Overtime
Yea i know ment to say desktop.

You seem the miss the point Capricorn, its compatible with 1080p meaning, you can plug this in to your 55" tv and browse the web.

It isn't made for that much of gaming but more for the average person. Kinda like a laptop, just without a screen.

I am currently doing that without the commodore lol.

damn that's sweet lookin

makes me look old & sophisticated

I think I'll stick with a laptop, personally.

That's … awesome.

Its pretty awesome, if only it was faster and cheaper(waaaay too expensive @ 595 for basic), i would buy it.

That things butt ugly :>

It's all about the pear.

Why are the specs so weak? in that size you'd think they can cram a lot better.. but maybe it's because of heating or something

I think its awesome, its a brilliant idea. Before you know it, we are going to have keyboards with a built in computer inside them. Instead of carying your dekstop to LAN parties, you can take your keyboard! And bring your mouse, thats it!

Atom is horrible, and the case look horrible. Great idea though.

lol, that is pretty sick

Can your keyboard run Crysis?

Guys, this is a HUGE improvement of the original commodore 64!
I mean, instead of a floppy drive it supports a hard drive.
And HD graphics!
And 512mb dedicated video memory, compare that to 64kb of DRAM in which you had to do EVERYTHING.

<3

Edit: lol @ $595 price tag, same as the original one back in the days :)

Yes, finally someone who understands.

Check out the future models.

http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_FutureModels.aspx

old is old

From: Overtime
I think its awesome, its a brilliant idea. Before you know it, we are going to have keyboards with a built in computer inside them. Instead of carying your dekstop to LAN parties, you can take your keyboard! And bring your mouse, thats it!

keyboards with built in computer? sounds a lot like a laptop, and people already carry their laptops around instead of desktops….

and that keyboard looks like an old invention, it's very ugly in my opinion. but I guess it's kinda cool.

look at these Baked..

http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_FutureModels.aspx

From: Overtime
look at these Baked..

http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_FutureModels.aspx

Now were talking.

The reason i linked the Commodore 64 is because it was remade.

But as you can see thier making newer up to date keyboard/computers.

The future is here ladies and gentlemen.

Before you know it, the keyboard/computer will be able to connect to the t.v. through wifi, no more plugging in.

Even thought thier is already a graphics card in the works of doing that already…

From: Overtime
The reason i linked the Commodore 64 is because it was remade.

But as you can see thier making newer up to date keyboard/computers.

The future is here ladies and gentlemen.

Before you know it, the keyboard/computer will be able to connect to the t.v. through wifi, no more plugging in.

Even thought thier is already a graphics card in the works of doing that already…

For the same price of these PCs you can buy a way better laptop.

This is definitely not the future.

/facepalm

Whoring out a legendary name to sell a lame product.

From: Smartzkid
Whoring out a legendary name to sell a lame product.

Well, they made the previous products, so it's certainly their right to do so.

The idea is unique but i think they look old and ugly. At any rate i give them credit for the thought

That could have at least attempted to make it look more like a current keyboard, the layout and colors makes it look like one of those older computer keyboards.

This is just all out of your generation.
It's a piece of beauty and for many, a major part of somebody's childhood.

From: Echo_
That could have at least attempted to make it look more like a current keyboard, the layout and colors makes it look like one of those older computer keyboards.

That's the whole point.

Excuse me but:

Everyone go to their website and read about why they chose the IBM look for the keyboard.

and for everyone who's all about pretty looks:

http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_FutureModels.aspx
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The new Commodore 64 features genuine Cherry brand key switches, which provide a feel much better than the original, with a lovely IBM classic mechanism and click sound. The keys are the exact same shape as the original and are color matched. No expense has been spared. This is the ultimate hackers keyboard on which to wield your key-fu.

The new Commodore 64 also features a slot or tray load DVD R/W(Bluray optional) on the left side of the unit.

The base Commodore 64 comes with 2 GB of DDR3 memory and is expandable to 4 GB.

A multi format card reader/writer and a USB slot are provided on the right side of the unit. There are an additional 4 USB slots on the rear of the unit for all your peripheral needs.

The classic power light is now the power button.

Recreating the Legendary Commodore 64

It's back… and better than ever! The new Commodore 64 is a modern functional PC as close to the original in design as humanly possible. It houses a modern mini-ITX PC motherboard featuring a Dual Core 525 Atom processor and the latest nVidia ION2 graphics chipset. It comes in the original taupe brown/beige color, with other colors to follow.

A Keyboard Better Than the Original

The new Commodore 64 features genuine Cherry brand key switches, which provide a feel much better than the original, with a lovely IBM classic mechanism and click sound. The keys are the exact same shape as the original and are color matched. No expense has been spared. This is the ultimate hackers keyboard on which to wield your key-fu.

Modern Media for a Modern Day Computer


The new Commodore 64 also features a slot or tray load DVD R/W(Bluray optional) on the left side of the unit.

The base Commodore 64 comes with 2 GB of DDR3 memory and is expandable to 4 GB.


A 21st Century Update

A multi format card reader/writer and a USB slot are provided on the right side of the unit. There are an additional 4 USB slots on the rear of the unit for all your peripheral needs.

The classic power light is now the power button.

Connects to the Latest TVs and Monitors


The new Commodore 64 can be connected to the latest televisions and monitors, and can deliver 1080p HD quality video playback and 6 Channel High Definition Audio for an excellent home theater experience. It also incorporates wireless n wifi for exceptional internet video streaming quality.

Play all your favorite 8-bit era games within seconds of turning the Commodore 64 on, by either selecting the C64 icon from the boot menu to run a C64 emulator directly, or from a media center program within our own Commodore Operating System.

Note: Commodore OS 1.0, along with emulation functionality and classic game package, will be mailed to purchasers when available. In the meantime, units come with the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS operating system on CD ready to install.

From: Overtime
Everyone go to their website and read about why they chose the IBM look for the keyboard.

and for everyone who's all about pretty looks:

I'm not dissing the looks, I'm saying they should have put better shit inside of it.

At almost $600 you can buy a fucking i3 + dedicated processor that will run laps around this.

That keyboard is big enough to run REAL hardware, not trash that Intel pumped out just to pump out.

If you didn't grow up with it then you don't get it.

My heart started beating madly and I got a rush just looking at this thing. I cut my teeth on this thing as did millions of others.

I remember the first time I hacked in and took over the screen fonts and made it do custom shit. Ah memories.

From: Capricorn
I'm not dissing the looks, I'm saying they should have put better shit inside of it.

At almost $600 you can buy a fucking i3 + dedicated processor that will run laps around this.

That keyboard is big enough to run REAL hardware, not trash that Intel pumped out just to pump out.

wasn't referring to you Capricorn.

And yes you are right that at 600 you can buy a i3 which will run laps around an Atom processor (if it had legs) but you still don't get why this piece of art is so great.

Until then, don't bother posting on this thread.

Let me help you understand:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64

Operating system: Commodore KERNAL/Commodore BASIC 2.0
CPU MOS Technology 6510
@ 1.023 MHz (NTSC version)
@ 0.985 MHz (PAL version)
Memory: 64 kB RAM + 20 kB ROM
Graphics: VIC-II (320 × 200, 16 colors, sprites, raster interrupt)
Sound: SID 6581 (3× Osc, 4× Wave, Filter, ADSR, Ring)
Connectivity: 2× CIA 6526 Joystick, Power, Cartridge, RF, A/V, IEEE-488 Floppy/Printer, Digital tape, GPIO/RS-232
Predecessor :Commodore VIC-20
Successor :Commodore 128

NOW wouldn't you say that the new commodore 64 will run laps around it since it can run one billion seven hundred ninety-nine million times faster?