c-64c

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      The C-64C is really a standard C-64 in a new sleeker case. When Commodore introduced the C-128 it revamped the C-64 line to give it the same modern look of the C-128. I would assume this was a marketing ploy to boost the sales of the C-64 since most people liked the new sleek design of the C-128, and would replace their bulky looking C-64's and buy the newly designed C-64C. It was a cosmetic change only, the board inside was an exact match to the older style. In fact there were some mail order companies who were selling the new design outer plastic cases so people could do it themselves and save money.

 

Introduced January 198?
Discontinued March 1994
Release Price $129.99

 

System Architecture

   

Memory

 
Microprocessor 6510   Standard on system board 64k
Clock speed 1 MHz   Maximum on system board 64k
Bus type CBM proprietary   Maximum total memory 512k cartridge
Data bus width 8-bit   Memory type and speed 200ns dynamic RAM
Address bus width 16-bit   System board memory socket type 16 pin DIP
Interrupt levels N/A   Number of memory module sockets 8 soldered
DMA channels N/A   Memory used on system board 4164-2/MK4564N-20

Standard Features

   

Disk Storage

 
ROM size 20k   Internal disk and tape drive bays none
Optional math coprocessor none   Standard floppy drives optional
Parallel port type serial   Optional floppy drives: up to 8
RS232C serial ports yes   * 5 1/4 inch 160k optional
Mouse ports yes - joystick   * 5 1/4 inch 1.2MB No
UART chip used N/A   * 3 1/2 inch 720k No
Maximum speed N/A   * 3 1/2 inch 1.44MB No
CMOS real time clock no   * 3 1/2 inch 2.88MB No
CMOS RAM none   Hard disk controller included No

Video & Graphics

   

Sound

 
Graphics Processor VIC II 6567 / 40 pin DIP   Sound Interface device SID 6581 / 28 pin DIP
Screen size - Col x Rows 40 x 25   Sound generation 3 voices
Resolution - Colors/High 16 - 320 x 200 pixels   ADSR capable yes
Resolution - Colors/Low 16 - 40 x 25   Programming language  
Max colors 16   Built in language PET BASIC ver 2.0
Sprites or Missiles 8 - 21 x 24 pixels   Built in M L monitor no

Expansion Slots

   

Keyboard Specs.

 
Total adapter slots 1-8 bit   Number of keys 66
Number of 8/16/32 bit slots 1/0/0   Upper/lower case yes/yes
      Keyboard cable length N/A

Physical Specs.

   

Environmental Specs

 
* Height 3 inches   Operating voltage @ 60 Hz 117 VAC
* Width 16 inches   Maximum power supplied 40 watts
* Depth 8 inches   Power supply output - volts 9 vdc / 5 vdc
* Weight 4 1/2 pounds   Power supply output - amps