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| The C-16 was introduced in 1984 at the summer CES along with the Plus 4. The C-16 a scaled down version of the Plus 4 was designed to replace the aging VIC-20 which was discontinued in the spring of 1984. The C-16 came with 16k of RAM and contained the new BASIC 3.5, a built-in machine language monitor, and screen windowing capability. There is also a rear port for memory expansion up to the full 64k. Commodore targeted this computer as an entry level computer for consumers who weren't sure of spending a lot of money to try out a computer. As with the Plus 4, the C-16 was not compatible with most of the VIC-20's or C-64's peripherals and none of their software. |
| Introduced | June 1984 |
| Discontinued | |
| Release Price | $99.99 |
System Architecture |
Memory |
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| Microprocessor | 7501 | Standard on system board | 16k | |
| Clock speed | 1 MHz | Maximum on system board | 16k | |
| Bus type | CBM proprietary | Maximum total memory | ??? | |
| Data bus width | 8-bit | Memory speed and type | ??? | |
| Address bus width | System board memory socket type | ??? | ||
| Interrupt levels | N/A | Number of memory module sockets | ??? | |
| DMA channels | N/A | Memory used on system board | ??? | |
Standard Features |
Disk Storage |
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| 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 |
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| Graphics Processor | ??? | Sound Interface device | ||
| Screen size - Col x Rows | 40 x 25 | Sound generation | ||
| Resolution - Colors/High | 128 - 320 x 200 pixels | ADSR capable | no | |
| Resolution - Colors/Low | ||||
| Max colors | 128 | Programming language | ||
| Sprites or Missiles | no | Built in language | CBM Microsoft Basic 3.5 | |
| Expansion Slots | Built in M L monitor | no | ||
| Total adapter slots | 1-8 bit | Keyboard Specs. |
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| Number of 8/16/32 bit slots | 1/0/0 | Number of keys | ||
| Physical Specs. | Upper/lower case | yes/yes | ||
| Dimensions: | Keyboard cable length | N/A | ||
| * Height | 3 inches | Environmental Specs. | ||
| * Width | 16 inches | Power supply output | ??? | |
| * Depth | 8 inches | Operating voltage @ 60 Hz | 104-127VAC | |
| * Weight | 4 1/2 pounds | Maximum current | ??? |