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From: NETOPRHM@NCSUVM.BITNET (Hal Meeks)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: C128, find or flop?
Message-ID: <345NETOPRHM@NCSUVM>
Date: 26 Apr 88 06:31:57 GMT
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Organization: North Carolina State University - Computing Center
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If the C128D was just a _little_ more than the 64 (with drive),
then it would definitely be a hit. The problem is twofold:
1. Price: You can get an Amiga 500 w/512 with one 800k drive
   for approximately the same money as a 128D. You
   can also buy a two drive xt clone for about the same money.
2. Future: I loved my 64, with all of its faults. I occasionally
   wish I hadn't sold it when I bought my 2000. I can't see a long
   term future for the C128, however (although the 128D was a smart
   move on Commodore's part). CPM is a moot point for most new
   buyers. 80 columns is really nice, but at double the price?
   The keyboard is much nicer.

I used to sell Commodore computers in a primarily PC-based store.
They really didn't know how to sell them, or what to do with them.
I tried my best. But when you put together a package for a customer
who is looking to buy a first computer, and it comes out more than
a PC system that we are also selling, do I have the right to feel
guilty? Or for that matter, an Amiga 500, which I felt was even a
better deal than the PC. What can I do? Yes, I did sell a few. But
I sold a lot more 64's and A500's.
--hal