ScuzzBlog: Diaries December 2018 Entry 20th December 2018: Post 01: Commodore 64 - Who's in the house Commodore 64 - Who's in the house The sad computer was sitting at the very bottom of the pile of boxed computers, poor thing. Had the weight of at least ten other computers most of which were somewhat younger in age. Anyway I dragged her to the bench to take a peek. In my early days of Ebay I would have placed a few bids for C64s in the hope of getting the computer, the books and power supply plus the artwork from the box. It is obvious that the base of this box has faded and I am surprised I didn't get another. I have unboxed early C64s and one in a presentation box but not an original early box without the faded base. Never mind. I very quickly moved onto the C64C for my 8-bit fix with the C64 the 'breadbin' just never got a look in really. No doubt that is why this machine was stuffed to the very bottom of the cupboard. Not sure if I even ever switched her on. She worked and I was so pleased. Kinda felt sad putting her back in the dark cupboard. The same issues prevail and that is wires melting on the poly inserts. I placed the cables in plastic bags to shield from the casing to avoid scarring. These early Commodores do feel a bit bulky. I prefer the C64C cus in many ways it feels like a baby Amiga 500. I can well see why these computers lasted so long. Once you get the hang of using them they are a dream to muck around with. And just so much in the way of peripherals, games and software. Saddens me that I didn't take up Commodore in 81 when I was going to. So here are some pics of the old bucket, sorry 'breadbin'. Looks as fresh as the day she was released onto an unsuspecting world. I'm always struck by the robustness of the Commodore 64. I sense it's a straight tie between a C64 and a Barbie as to which would survive a plane crash. Dunno. For details on the C64 maybe check some of my earlier blogs .. But for now I can confirm ... Was let loose into the world during mid summer 1982. The computer in one form and or another lasted until April 1994. And they reckon it sold over 12 million computers. The unit uses Commodore BASIC 2. I tend to pump this with Simons BASIC and or GEOS. The CPU is a MOS 6510/8500 and memory surprisingly is 64 KB. The graphics utilise the VIC-II with sound provided by the ever reliable SID. And let's not forget the C128 has the C64 mode. So invaluable. My favourite one liner ... Load "christina",8 for Ms Aguilera come get some. Respect to the Bizkit .... DJ Lethal bring it on. Classic on the C64. If you know what I mean. [ 8-bit heaven ].. 'In the house'. ' The C64 ... My favourite m.f. I told you ' microphone abusing Fred D. Now this red cap gets a rap from his critics Saying that I would like 8 -BiTs oF ThIs .. No K/da Best thing I've seen in yonks Commodore 64 - In the house

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