Unlike the 29-year-old original, this new iteration will have a 1.8 GHz Dual Core Intel Atom processor, HDMI and DVI ports, along with the standard fare of USB, Ethernet and audio connections. Essentially, it’s a nettop in nostalgia’s clothing. Depending on the configuration you choose (which includes options for a Blu-ray drive and 4 GB RAM), the keyboard computer will cost anywhere between $US250 and $US900. And to top it off, the product page is era appropriate! (Even if the C64 predated the modern browser.) [Commodore via NY Times]
Low Boon
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 1:39 PMThis is liking cramming a Ps3 internals in a Atari 1200. Why ?
Qumulys
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 4:57 PMBecause mini-skirts were fashionable, then they weren’t, then everyone realised how cool they looked and they were fashionable again, only shorter! This is made of win and beige!
SmurfyDog
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 5:02 PMWhy?
Because they can.
There’s a sizable market in mediocre modern gear dressed-up in retro styling. See the auto market for dozens of examples.
Simon Reidy
Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 1:28 PMIf I was rich I’d probably buy this just for fun. But I’m not. So I won’t.
M. Steele
Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 5:12 PMI love the idea, but I personally have tremendous and painful memories of the C-64 with regards to its UN-ERGONOMIC design, this damn thing gave me RSI and I cant believe they havent opted for the more modern C-128 designs.