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Commodore 64

picture of Commodore 64
Commodore 64

The Commodore 64, also known as the C64, is an 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International. It has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the highest-selling single computer model of all time, with independent estimates placing the number sold between 12.5 and 17 million units. Volume production started in early 1982, marketing in August for US$595. Preceded by the VIC-20 and Commodore PET, the C64 took its name from its 64 kilobytes (65,536 bytes) of RAM. With support for multicolor sprites and a custom chip for waveform generation, the C64 could create superior visuals and audio compared to systems without such custom hardware.

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Category: C64
Make: Commodore Business Machines
Year: 1983
OS: Commodore BASIC
Status: Working
Hardware: Desktop
Battery: Not applicable
Barcode: 32775905804687
Date Tested: 2020-01-01
Inventory #: X0047
Donor: Robert Ferguson
Notes: Case in good condition. Boots and runs. Video is steady. Keyboard works.

s/n SC186679
Various accessories

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