New hardware from Commodore USA

Jerry Heyman

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Apr 7, 2011, 1:37:31 PM4/7/11

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While not what we had hoped, you can find out more information at

http://www.commodoreusa.net

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Ryan P.

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Apr 7, 2011, 8:30:45 PM4/7/11

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On 4/7/2011 12:37 PM, Jerry Heyman wrote:
>
> While not what we had hoped, you can find out more information at
>
> http://www.commodoreusa.net

Gotta wonder what sorts of people they have in their focus groups that
tells them they will make money off of this... I honestly don't see
anyone but hobbyists purchasing one!

Its possible it could be used as a media center, but who would want
something shaped like that in their living room?

Jerry Heyman

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Apr 7, 2011, 10:37:24 PM4/7/11

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Ryan P. wrote:

> On 4/7/2011 12:37 PM, Jerry Heyman wrote:
>>
>> While not what we had hoped, you can find out more information at
>>
>> http://www.commodoreusa.net
>
>
> Gotta wonder what sorts of people they have in their focus groups that
> tells them they will make money off of this... I honestly don't see
> anyone but hobbyists purchasing one!

For the C64 and the VIC20 look alikes, I agree. The only appeal might be
to those nostalgic for the "good old days".

> Its possible it could be used as a media center, but who would want
> something shaped like that in their living room?

The Amiga named systems are much sharper, and could easily work as Media
Centers. Again, I don't have a clue what/why - but he's made a big splash
with articles in the NYTimes, foxnews.com, cnn.com, etc...

Jerry Heyman

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Apr 7, 2011, 10:46:07 PM4/7/11

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Ryan P. wrote:

> On 4/7/2011 12:37 PM, Jerry Heyman wrote:
>>
>> While not what we had hoped, you can find out more information at
>>
>> http://www.commodoreusa.net
>
>
> Gotta wonder what sorts of people they have in their focus groups that
> tells them they will make money off of this... I honestly don't see
> anyone but hobbyists purchasing one!

For the C64 and the VIC20 look alikes, I agree. The only appeal might be

to those nostalgic for the "good old days".

> Its possible it could be used as a media center, but who would want
> something shaped like that in their living room?

The Amiga named systems are much sharper, and could easily work as Media

Centers. Again, I don't have a clue what/why - but he's made a big splash
with articles in the NYTimes, foxnews.com, cnn.com, etc...

jerry

Joerg Jaeger

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Mar 12, 2012, 9:22:42 PM3/12/12

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On 4/7/2011 10:37 AM, Jerry Heyman wrote:
>
> While not what we had hoped, you can find out more information at
>
> http://www.commodoreusa.net
>
> jerry

Honestly, i am think i like the C64 version. Good keyboard and hopefully
also compatible with the old software.

If somebody already bought it, a hands on review would be nice to read.

I am soon in for some new hardware. Maybe that will be what i buy. :)

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Clocky

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Mar 18, 2012, 7:03:48 AM3/18/12

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Joerg Jaeger wrote:
> On 4/7/2011 10:37 AM, Jerry Heyman wrote:
>>
>> While not what we had hoped, you can find out more information at
>>
>> http://www.commodoreusa.net
>>
>> jerry
>
> Honestly, i am think i like the C64 version. Good keyboard and
> hopefully also compatible with the old software.
>
> If somebody already bought it, a hands on review would be nice to
> read.
> I am soon in for some new hardware. Maybe that will be what i buy. :)

Too expensive for what is essentially a Linux box running an emulator housed
in an un-ergonomic breadbox lookalike with a custom keyboard.