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From: pjm@spuxll.UUCP (PJ Maioriello)
Newsgroups: net.micro.cbm
Subject: Re: info wanted on C128
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Date: Wed, 4-Sep-85 14:25:47 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep  4 14:25:47 1985
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Have some 128 info:

Yes all the c64 software AND peripherals I have tried so far run perfectly
on the c128 in 64 mode.
The c64 40 column oriented software works in 64 mode exactly as it does on
a "real" 64.  It uses the same composite output and will work exactly the same
way.  Programs that scrolled horizontally on a 64 will do so on the 64 side
of the 128.  To keep from belaboring the point I will simply say that
the 128 in 64 mode IS a 64.  The only difference may be in the way of improvements.

Ie: no sparke, updated ROMs etc.  Some programs actully "look" better
running on the 64 side of the 128 (boy I need a better way to desribe that)
than they do on a 64.

Disk compatibility between the 64 and 128 is no problem.  They can
read each others disks just fine.  I dont even know who formatted
what disks.  I also use the same 1526 printer in the 128 that I had
on the 64.

Now since the original article asked for comments; here's my $.02 worth:

This is probably the best product Commodore has every made, except for
maybe the Amiga.  Most of what they say about it really is true.
At $300 I think it is an incredible bargain.



Paul Maioriello
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