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From: miller@uiucdcs.UUCP (miller )
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Subject: Re: Re: What home computer to buy - (nf)
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Date: Fri, 25-Nov-83 04:25:56 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 25 04:25:56 1983
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uiucdcs!miller    Nov 24 23:51:00 1983

In response to the person who claimed you should not buy a c64 because it is
unreliable and has very poor customer support: utter nonsense.  I have had my
c64 about 6 months now and it has not been down once (in fact, I am using it
right now with a Lexicon modem to type this in).  I am aware of only two hard-
ware problems with the c64, both of which Commodore has recently fixed (heat
problems with the disk and a video problem).  It is true that Commodore does
not have a toll free service number; however, they do have a number you can
call if you are willing to pay the phone charges.
Also, the claim was made about another computer having better graphics.  In my
opinion, I have not seen better graphics than on the c64.
If you wish to criticize the c64, it would be better to attack the processor
used (the 6510).  It is, unfortunately, rather weak.  But then, the machine is
selling for $100 mail order.  I guess (unless you are buying a NAME like Apple)
you get what you pay for.