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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: trekiej on August 11, 2020, 12:51:56 AM

Title: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: trekiej on August 11, 2020, 12:51:56 AM

I think I want a C128.
I may even swap an A600 for one.
What do you think?

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: giZmo350 on August 11, 2020, 12:57:26 AM

Just my advice..... snag a 128D!

The bomb!

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: trekiej on August 11, 2020, 01:09:46 AM

That is what I would like to have.
we'll see.

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: goldfish on October 15, 2020, 07:07:10 PM

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commodore-128-PAL-C128-Refurbished-and-tested-on-diagnostic-inc-warranty/254747747895?hash=item3b50262637:g:ARQAAOSwZDlfhcTc

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: goldfish on October 15, 2020, 07:09:10 PM

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commodore-C-128-DCR-retro-computer-good-working-order/133267069421?hash=item1f075619ed:g:GZAAAOSwzO9d7mjr

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: trekiej on October 16, 2020, 03:54:42 AM

Thanks for trying, I will probably keep what I have and just buy one.

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: Louis Dias on October 16, 2020, 01:32:10 PM

Ah the 128[D]...still my favorite computer of all time.

Watching youtube videos today, people are using 2 monitors to display the 40 and 80 column screens at the same time ... I don't know why I never thought of that!

Also, to me what would be more interesting would be a device that somehow would take the digital output of the two video chips and merge them in a way that would expand the color range...  Sort of how those 80 column interlaced modes simulated 512 colors...

My 128D[CR] is sitting in the basement.  It powers up but I don't get video ... or at least the  "Basic" screen does not display in any mode...

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: RobertB on October 17, 2020, 09:37:49 PM

Ray Carlsen can repair your C128DCR.  :)

The new C128 game, Volley for Two, uses both the 40-column and 80-column screens at the same time.

Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: Vstech on October 22, 2020, 02:50:58 AM

I have a few of them. And a ton of software for it.
Love the machines. Ran my dads HVAC company on it in 93, and used it for my college homework too...
Used the Compute! Magazine speed script word processor in 80collum... loved it tons. Also, got the GEOS 128 on it, and a pair of 1381 3.5” disk drives. A few 1351 mice, etc...

Title: Re: Commodore 128 Swap
Post by: trekiej on October 22, 2020, 03:19:35 AM

I guess I could kick myself for selling mine.
Maybe an emulated system is next.