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From: ravi@eneevax.UUCP (Ravi Kulkarni)
Newsgroups: net.micro.cbm
Subject: Re: 128k Commodore computer
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Date: Sat, 16-Feb-85 20:57:04 EST
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Posted: Sat Feb 16 20:57:04 1985
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The 128k commodore computer is a real dud. I hear that it is not
fully compatible with the c64, I mean those programs that do a
lot of fiddling with the disk. Some of the things that make the
c64 bearable like 1541 Flash!, Kwikload and fastload(by Epyx)
will not work. There isn't any software available for the 128
mode and my guess is there won't be very much later on. The only
thing you have that is any good is the CPM mode, but even here
the z80 cpu is only running at 2Mhz. I think most people compare
a 1Mhz 6502 to a 4Mhz z80. Also none of the CPM software will
take advantage of  the color display and graphics unless there
is new software written. If you want CPM software you should buy
a kaypro. You can get a kaypro with 2 disk drives(blinding fast
compared to the 1541), monitor and "$3000" worth of free
software for about $900. In my opinion the c128 is a transition
product and will not have a long life. I would suggest you hold
on to your c64 until the fireworks start this summer between the
amiga and the new atari ST computers. Most software writers I
believe will be writing software for those two machines rather
than the c128 or atari's 128k machine.

BTW, was there any info on the amiga released at the show. I
read an article in this newsgroup that commodore might say
something.
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