Rebirth of the C64? Amiga next?

Oscar Castillo · 27 August 2010, 03:14

Replica C64 announced. No emulation, just looks. In time for the holidays?

Zetr0 · 27 August 2010, 10:42

Hiyas Oscar,

hmmmm the problem here is.... Commodore USA.... they like to announce everything... but then delivery very little.....

As much as I love the Classic 64.... theres no way I would waste a 1.x GHz Atom setup with that keyboard! urgh.....

There was a lot of bruha about Commodore USA wanting to release another computer called Amiga... again.... hot-air and no product...

Clearly these companies thrive on media attention... as I am yet to see any product produced in any quantity thats significant.

the real bitch of it is... this company could EASILY clean up - big time... by -

Adopting and then adapting a Linux Distro.
Redesigning a reto-esque case/chassis
Off the shelf x86 components
Bundle it with some emulation software and newer 3D game type software

price it for under $350 for the base unit / keyboard / mouse - and it would be money in the bank!

instead we are met with suposed press releases, statements of product.... total vapour ware...

TCD · 27 August 2010, 10:45

Deja Vu : http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=54744

Retro1234 · 27 August 2010, 10:59

They should sell the case on its own

Oscar Castillo · 27 August 2010, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetr0

Hiyas Oscar,

hmmmm the problem here is.... Commodore USA.... they like to announce everything... but then delivery very little.....

As much as I love the Classic 64.... theres no way I would waste a 1.x GHz Atom setup with that keyboard! urgh.....

There was a lot of bruha about Commodore USA wanting to release another computer called Amiga... again.... hot-air and no product...

Clearly these companies thrive on media attention... as I am yet to see any product produced in any quantity thats significant.

the real bitch of it is... this company could EASILY clean up - big time... by -

Adopting and then adapting a Linux Distro.
Redesigning a reto-esque case/chassis
Off the shelf x86 components
Bundle it with some emulation software and newer 3D game type software

price it for under $350 for the base unit / keyboard / mouse - and it would be money in the bank!

instead we are met with suposed press releases, statements of product.... total vapour ware...

Well they do have one model called the "AMIGO". Close enough I suppose.

wilshy · 27 August 2010, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo Boo

They should sell the case on its own

This.

Skope · 27 August 2010, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo Boo

They should sell the case on its own

If they only would start manufacturing and selling brand new Amiga cases and keys I for one would be a happy camper.

Retro1234 · 01 September 2010, 20:27

Another law suit

Commodore USA want to release Amiga-branded computers running AROS and Hyperion say its a violation after winning the name from Amiga Inc
http://www.osnews.com/story/23753/Co...s_Legal_Action

athiga · 01 September 2010, 20:38

the computer has been on sale for a while here

http://www.cybernetman.com/

the zero footprint pc zpc gx31 just needs a comodore badge

this is badge engineering at its worst

yes this stinks like a bunch of con men have managed to gain a foothold some were

Paul_s · 02 September 2010, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by athiga

the computer has been on sale for a while here

http://www.cybernetman.com/

the zero footprint pc zpc gx31 just needs a comodore badge

this is badge engineering at its worst

yes this stinks like a bunch of con men have managed to gain a foothold some were

Quote:

Originally Posted by asshat

"We are ecstatic to be partnering with Amiga Inc. in this new, exciting product launch," states Barry Altman, President and CEO of Commodore USA, "The legacy of the Commodore and Amiga trademark brand, reunited once again after so many years, and our reintroduction of the legendary All-In-One computer keyboard form factor, combined with the twenty-five year anniversary of the introduction of the first Amiga computer by Commodore International, is a once in a lifetime opportunity."

What a load of buzz-word bollocks. For the love of god, will someone ban the use of the words 'commodore' and 'amiga' and just let them rest in bloody piece? It's rediculous - this sham has gone on long enough and I'm getting naffed off with the whole charade!

x a billion blitters

Cloudane · 02 September 2010, 01:19

It'd be fine if the name was ever owned by someone with a genuine passion for the original, for clever engineering and for proper innovation. Just that instead it seems to get tossed around as a "valuable" brand name and used to squeeze every last drop of money out of a small number of hardcore fans (what's worse is, I'm tempted to buy into it i.e. OS 4.1 but that's another story)

blade002 · 02 September 2010, 13:48

How MANY times have we heard this shit!? It must be at the VERY LEAST 50 times!! As Paul_s said, lets just let Commodore and the Amiga rest in peace. Its the end of an era, time to grow up! accept it! and move on!!! But of course, keep on using our classic Amiga's

27 August 2010, 03:14	#1
Oscar Castillo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 291	Rebirth of the C64? Amiga next? Replica C64 announced. No emulation, just looks. In time for the holidays?

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Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	Hiyas Oscar, hmmmm the problem here is.... Commodore USA.... they like to announce everything... but then delivery very little..... As much as I love the Classic 64.... theres no way I would waste a 1.x GHz Atom setup with that keyboard! urgh..... There was a lot of bruha about Commodore USA wanting to release another computer called Amiga... again.... hot-air and no product... Clearly these companies thrive on media attention... as I am yet to see any product produced in any quantity thats significant. the real bitch of it is... this company could EASILY clean up - big time... by - Adopting and then adapting a Linux Distro. Redesigning a reto-esque case/chassis Off the shelf x86 components Bundle it with some emulation software and newer 3D game type software price it for under $350 for the base unit / keyboard / mouse - and it would be money in the bank! instead we are met with suposed press releases, statements of product.... total vapour ware... Last edited by Zetr0; 27 August 2010 at 10:52.

01 September 2010, 20:38	#9
athiga aka bigfoot catnap Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: e port/uk Posts: 101	the computer has been on sale for a while here http://www.cybernetman.com/ the zero footprint pc zpc gx31 just needs a comodore badge this is badge engineering at its worst yes this stinks like a bunch of con men have managed to gain a foothold some were Last edited by athiga; 01 September 2010 at 21:00.

02 September 2010, 13:48	#12
blade002 Zone Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Age: 50 Posts: 2,616	How MANY times have we heard this shit!? It must be at the VERY LEAST 50 times!! As Paul_s said, lets just let Commodore and the Amiga rest in peace. Its the end of an era, time to grow up! accept it! and move on!!! But of course, keep on using our classic Amiga's Last edited by blade002; 02 September 2010 at 14:04.

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