Commodore 64 anniversary

[crustyasp46]

Well knock me down and slap me with a wet noodle.

I forgot to mention that it was the C64 25th anniversary last week.

Getting old and forgetful

[stinow]

Well knock me down and slap me with a wet noodle.

I forgot to mention that it was the C64 25th anniversary last week.

Getting old and forgetful

Ty for the info!

(has the noodle already been 'wetted'?)

[daffy2]

I think this is now the 30th! I got my C64 for Christmas 1983. I remember that very well, because it's the same year that WarGames was released. Loved that movie! Anyway, I wanted that computer so bad all summer and finally got it Christmas morning.
The worst part of this story is that 2 days after xmas, my C64 died. Went to turn it on, and absolutely nothing! They replaced it of course.

[crustyasp46]

I think this is now the 30th! I got my C64 for Christmas 1983. I remember that very well, because it's the same year that WarGames was released. Loved that movie! Anyway, I wanted that computer so bad all summer and finally got it Christmas morning.
The worst part of this story is that 2 days after xmas, my C64 died. Went to turn it on, and absolutely nothing! They replaced it of course.

1982 a whole new computer line for Commodore

Commodore introduces the VIC Modem, a 300 baud cartridge modem for US$110.

Commodore introduces the 16K SuperVIC

Commodore Business Machines Inc. introduces the Commodore Max Machine. It has 16-color 40x25 screen capability, for US$180.

Commodore announces the Commodore 64 (6510, 64KB RAM, 20KB ROM with Microsoft BASIC, custom sound, color graphics, for US$600) for US$595. During 1983, the price drops to US$200. It becomes the best selling computer of all time, with estimated sales of 17-22 million units. It is the first personal computer with an integrated sound synthesizer chip.

Commodore Business Machines introduces the B128 microcomputer. It features 128KB RAM, 40KB ROM, 6509 CPU, 5.25-inch floppy drive, 3-voice sound chip, cartridge slot, and an 80-column green screen, for US$1700.

Commodore Business Machines introduces the P128 microcomputer. It features 128KB RAM, TV connector, 40x25 16-color display, and 320x200 graphics, for US$1000.

Commodore Business Machines introduces the BX256 16-bit multiprocessor professional microcomputer. It includes 256KB RAM, Intel 8088 for CP/M-86, 6509 CPU, 80-column B/W monitor, built-in dual disk drives, and 3-voice sound for US$3000.

Jack Tramiel resigns from Commodore Business Machines, but later takes his position back.


Chuck Peddle's Victor Computer Cororation releases the Victor 9000 - Compared to the other MS-DOS 8088 computers its features were very advanced.

Commodore has shipped 750,000 VIC-20 computers by the end of 1982. Apple Computer has shipped 600,000 Apple II computers by the end of 1982. Timex has shipped 600,000 Timex/Sinclair 1000 computers by the end of 1982. Texas Instruments has shipped 575,000 TI 99/4 computers by the end of 1982.

I stand corrected daffy2. Thank you.

[Bumcake]

My MK1 64 passed away this morning much to the amusement of my son and his "I told you not to use it" horrible child, I'll get my own back you see if I dont.

It switches on but now only displays a black screen, now do I find a replacement or find the fault, Hmmm.

[daffy2]

That really stinks Bumcake! You probably know that the pla is the reason for this more times than not. There a few other things that can cause this on the older models. Maybe you'll get lucky and it just needs a new power supply.
If you have sentimental attachment to this machine, I say fix it. If not, it's easier to just replace it with one that works.

[Bumcake]

I've looked around the web and it does appear to be the PLA chip....and its soldered I was using the power supply from a C64c, I have the original brown Commodore lump but didnt really want to use it as mine as a kid used to eat fuses for some reason.

So i'm going to try and pick up a socket and replacement PLA chip, I think the best way forward will be to snip off the legs and de-solder them separatley and then solder in the socket.

I'd really like to get this one up and running again, it's in really nice condition, just like mine when I was a kid.

Chris

[owenrock]

recently getting my original commodore 64 back really got me happy. I used to play it all the time when I had it as a kid...and due to emulation I could always enjoy the games I once did, even though they arent the same.

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