Commodore 64

Released in December 1982, the Commodore 64 was an incredibly popular machine. Its sound and graphics facilities made it very popular as a games machine, although its version of the BASIC language was notoriously bad.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Commodore
Processor	6510
Speed (MHz)	1
Ram (KB)	64
Ram expandable to (KB)	unknown
ROM (KB)	16
Sound	3 channels
Keyboard type	Typewriter-style
Number of keys	66
Dimensions (mm)	404 x 216 x 75
Weight (g)	1280
Interfaces	Serial printer interface Cartridge port Cassette interface(edge connector) 2 joystick ports(9 pin D-type) Composite video output(5 pin DIN) RF interface

Reviews

Your Computer October 1982

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