Commodore 64x
 Hardware | |
| Type | Home computer |
|---|---|
| Release date | April 2011 |
| Introductory price | US $295-895 (2011) |
| Operating system | Ubuntu 10.10/ Commodore OS |
| CPU | Dual-core Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM expandable to 4 GB RAM (DDR2 667/800 single-channel) |
| Graphics | Nvidia Ion 2 with 512MB memory |
| Connectivity | mini PCI Express x1 Slot, RS232 serial header, 4 SATA2 3Gb/s Connectors with RAID 0, 1, JBOD functions (SATA#3,#4), header, CIR header, , Front Panel Connector, Fan Headers, 4-pin Power Connector, Jack, 1 x PS2 KB/Mouse connectors, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x VGA, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x (10/100/1000), 3 x with S/PDIF out, WiFi N |
| Predecessor | Commodore 64 |
The Commodore 64x is an 64-bit Intel x86 home computer sold by Commodore USA LLC in April 2011, as a successor of the original Commodore 64 8-bit home computer sold by Commodore International in 1982. Volume production started in May 2011, with machines being released on to the market in June 2011 at a starting price of US $595 for a Basic model and up to US $895 for a Ultimate model. There is also a case only version of the C64x called the Barebones available for US $295. It is known as the C64x or C=64x (after the graphic logo on the case) and as the C64 (for Commodore 64, in reference to its predecessor).
History
The C64x was designed as the successor to the popular Commodore 64 in response to overwhelming demand from Commodore USA's customer base. It is planned to ship initially with Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition. In addition to this, Commodore USA claims they are also developing their own Linux derivative called Commodore OS, that along with a classic games package, they plan to ship out to early adopters. There will be no hardware compatibility with the original C64, with software compatibility provided through the use of an emulator.
Software
The C64x is said to come bundled with Ubuntu 10.10 as well as an emulator to run the original Commodore 64 software.
Alternative operating systems
As the C64x is based on the Intel x86 architecture, it is able to run OSs such as Microsoft's Windows.
References
Retrieved from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64x
