Here is the ninth information release for AmiWest 2003. This is a text-only message. The HTML version is posted on our webpage at
www.sacc.org/amiwest . We encourage you to visit our site to see the complete release.
C= One coming to AmiWest!
C= ONE TO EXHIBIT AT AMIWEST 2003
Jeri Ellsworth will be showing the production version of the C= One reconfigurable computer main board at AmiWest 2003! This board has been under development for the past couple of years and Jeri has kept us informed through bringing the board to AmiWest, doing demos and lectures.
THE LATEST FROM THE C= ONE WEBSITE!
Here is the latest information from the C= One website:
What it is:
The Commodore One computer started off as a 2002 enhanced adaptation of the Commodore 64 -the most sold of any computer model (Guiness book of World Records) While retaining almost all of the original's capabilities the Commodore One adds modern features, interfacing and capabilities. The C-One fills a gap in the hobbyist computer market.
During development, it evolved into a re-configurable computer, a new class of computers where the chips do not have dedicated tasks any more. The two main chips carry out different tasks, depending on the needs of the program. The technology used is called FPGA - field programmable gate arrays. These chips can be programmed to do the tasks that the chips of the C-64 or other computers have done. It's no emulation, but it's a re-implementation of the chips that are no
longer available since many years.
The one thing that is not contained in the FPGAs is the main processor - it would take too much space, resulting in too high cost. To maintain flexibility, the CPU resides on a card that can be exchanged by the user - as simple as plugging in a PCI card.
After a cold start, the FPGA programs are loaded from a mass-storage device like harddrive, disk drive or a compact flash card. What's described in one short sentence is a giant leap in computer technology: The hardware can be altered by the user without even opening the computer. The FPGA programs - so-called 'cores' - turn the C-One into clones of famous 80's computers like the C64, VIC-20, plus/4, TI-99/4a, Atari 2600, Atari 400/800 series, Sinclair Spectrum, ZX81, Schneider CPC and many more. It can of course also be a completely new computer with specs unknown to these milestones in computer history. That's what the C-One 'native mode' will be - read more on the Specifications page
The estimated price will be about 249,- EUR. The user will need to supply an ATX style case, ATX power supply, drive(s), PS/2 keyboard, mouse and SVGA capable monitor."
AND IT WILL BE AT AMIWEST 2003! Not just an historic clone computer but one that is reconfigurable to meet your specifications and desires.
VISIT THE C= ONE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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There's a lot more information on this brand-new addition to the alternative platform family on the C=One website. Visit to see the specs and the pictures at:
http://c64upgra.de/c-one/AND BE SURE TO VISIT THE SACC WEBSITE FOR AMIWEST 2003 TICKETS!
There's still time to reserve your tickets for pickup at AmiWest 2003. And that advance price saves you some off the door price. It also insures that you will get in, as we expect a record crowd. We have heard rumors that a "plane-load" of people are coming to AmiWest from somewhere east of here. It doesn't take very many "plane-loads" to sell out a show.
SO DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO SEE THE C= ONE!
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So remember,
AmiWest 2003 is rolling! The facility is reserved July 26 and 27, 2003 at the Holiday Inn Northeast in Sacramento California! New exhibitors are signing up regularly! Keep watching for these releases and tell everyone that you know - the Amiga and the Amiga community is alive and well! See you at AmiWest 2003!
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Amiga Forever,
Brian Deneen, President
Sacramento Amiga Computer Club
for the AmiWest 2003 Committee
HOTEL CONTACT
Holiday Inn, Sacramento Northeast
5321 Date Avenue
Sacramento California 95841-2597
Phone 1-916-338-5800 or
1-800-388-9284 - Toll Free (Hotel directly)
