Let’s see, a mini-ITX PC motherboard with an Intel dual-core 525 Atom processor and the latest Nvidia Ion2 graphics chipset. Add to that 2GB of DDR3 RAM (expandable to 4GB) with an output of 1080p HD with its HDMI slot. Dress it up a little more with an optional Blu-ray optical drive, a multi-card reader, a plethora of USB slots, and on board Wi-Fi and you have………a Commodore 64?

Well, not quite. But at first glance it’s going to look like one. The new all-in-one PC comes in a replicated original Commodore 64 casing. It just has all the modern perks that people look for when they are buying a home computer.

Of course, the idea of making a computer look like a C64 would be pretty pointless without 8-bit capabilities. Sure enough, this gem can be booted in Commodore emulator mode for a true 1982 experience. Combine that with the authentic keyboard layout and that same taupe coloring, and you have a perfect blend of old meets new.

Check out the whole story, as well as the press release here. Also, be sure to follow the website for launch information.

Commodore 64 to PC64, 5.0 out of 5 based on 3 ratings

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