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Commodure USA PC64
« on: August 26, 2010, 11:53:26 PM »
Read this here. I will of course, believe it when I see it...

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COMMODORE ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE LICENSING RIGHTS
Companies ink deal to produce new line of All-In-One keyboard computers.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL and OLDENZAAL, THE NETHERLANDS, August 25, 2010 –  Commodore USA, LLC and Commodore Licensing B.V., a wholly owned  subsidiary of Asiarim Corp (OTCQB: "ARMC"), today announced their  licensing agreement whereby Commodore USA, LLC will produce a full line  of new Commodore branded "AIO" (All In One) keyboard computers, under an  exclusive worldwide license granted by Commodore Licensing B.V. for  this newly revitalized computer category.
Mr. Barry Altman, President and CEO of Commodore USA, LLC states "We are  ecstatic to be partnering with Commodore Licensing B.V. in this new,  exciting product launch. The legacy of the Commodore C64, which sold  over 30 million units, making it the best selling computer of all time,  and our reintroduction of this legendary form factor, combined with the  world's most recognizable consumer electronics brand, is a once in a  lifetime opportunity. We look forward to bringing these new products to  market, and welcoming a whole new generation of computer users to the  Commodore experience".

In response to an overwhelming demand from former Commodore users  worldwide, Commodore USA's CTO Leo Nigro announced today that their new  Commodore PC64 will be available for purchase this holiday season.  Featuring an exact replica of the original beige chassis Commodore C64,  this new addition to our lineup will include an Intel Atom 525 CPU with  NVIDIA Ion2 graphics, 4GB DDR3 memory, 1TB Hdd, HDMI, DVD/CD optical  drive (Blu-ray optional), dual-link DVI, six USB ports, integrated  802.11n WiFi, bluetooth and a 6-in-1 media card reader.

With the recent introduction of their flagship Phoenix model, Commodore  USA has once again catapulted the Commodore namesake to the forefront of  consumer electronics brand recognition. Other Commodore keyboard  computers include the Amigo, a basic entry level computer featuring a  system on chip configuration, and the Invictus, featuring a small  portable form factor with an embedded LCD screen display.

About Commodore Licensing B.V.:


Commodore Licensing B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asiarim  Corporation (OTCQB: "ARMC"), is the licensor of the trademark Commodore,  and grants other parties licenses in connection with specific products  or services. Asiarim Corporation is also investing in companies engaged  in, or related to, the development, sales and distribution of computer,  mobile and multi-media products marketed under the brand name Commodore.

About Commodore USA, LLC:

Commodore USA, LLC designs, produces and markets a series of all-in-one  Commodore branded keyboard computers, and other unique form factor  computers and consumer electronics.

Barry S. Altman is the President and CEO of Commodore USA, LLC, based in  Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Spanning a 25 year career in the  bleeding-edge electronics and satellite/space telecommunications  industry, Mr. Altman founded and served as CEO & President of  Cabletech Satellite Systems, Inc. U.S. Cable Technology, Inc., The  Cabletech Satellite Network and United Broadcasting Co.  This group of  companies built NOC's (Network Operation Centers) for cable television  programmers, and cable television head ends for cable companies  throughout the United States, They designed and constructed the  satellite uplink network operation centers for such companies as Viacom  International, Warner Amex, Viacom and MTV Networks. They directed and  produced the domestic satellite telemetry downlink for the Live Aid  concert for MTV, which was at that time the largest world wide  deployment of a live satellite television broadcast. Cabletech has  manufactured, designed and installed systems for Grumman Aerospace, The  United Nations, government and private industry, and over 45,000 TVRO  C& Ku band satellite systems for businesses and consumers  nationwide. Cabletech was a developmental partner with General Motors  & Hughes Communications in the small aperture DBS system that later  became DirecTVv.

 
 

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2010, 12:52:36 AM »
A PC disguised as a C64? Am I the only one that thinks a)that's bizarre and b)really funny!

WTF - I know Commodore marketed PC at one point, but does ANYONE feel nostalgic enough to want one of these?:lol:
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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2010, 04:36:17 AM »
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...WTF - I know Commodore marketed PC at one point, but does ANYONE feel nostalgic enough to want one of these?:lol:


if the price is cheap enough ya I believe alot of people will buy it BUT if it's big money or even 'reasonable money' then I doubt it unfortunately
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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2010, 07:11:56 AM »
FWIW, CommodoreUSA was invited to attend the Commodore Vegas Expo (CommVEx) this year.  There was no response from them.

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2010, 08:46:59 AM »
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FWIW, CommodoreUSA was invited to attend the Commodore Vegas Expo (CommVEx) this year.  There was no response from them.

hummmm :huh: strange...
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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2010, 11:28:58 AM »
How anyone could take this company seriously is beyond me. They're blatantly stealing artworkd and designs from others, and are happy to break copyright law and use trademark without permission if they can get away with it.

Here's a nice render from Marko Hirv (estonian, now 40 year old guy). Spot the signature in the picture designating the creator of the art:


Here's a picture Commodore USA uses. Modified to match their needs, they also handily removed the signature:


CTO of the company has confirmed that they have had no contact with the copyright holder. Any legimate business knows that copyright is something you don't mess with. You just don't use someone elses work without an agreement.
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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2010, 12:41:43 PM »
Screenless laptops haven't exactly been flying off the shelves, sticking a Commodore label on them doesn't make that any more attractive.  The only real products they have right now are rebranded flops from other companies.  

It's not the 1980s, the big movers this Christmas are tablets, with a slew of android tablets about to hit the market.  TVs with the ability to surf the web are hitting the market too.  So pretty much they are going to have to rely on a retro market that questions the whole concept.  Who is going to buy these things?

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2010, 01:27:32 PM »
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We look forward to bringing these new products to  market...

"We"? There is actually more than one person working at Commodore USA? :)
 

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2010, 01:47:14 PM »
They are a furniture company operating under the names Hooker Fine Furniture and Homecraft.  They do appear to have a nice collection of "bathroom vanities."  Maybe they'll cut you a deal on a rebranded ZPC and a vanity as a package!

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2010, 02:10:18 PM »
Fort Lauderdale, FL eh?
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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2010, 03:38:56 PM »
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A PC disguised as a C64? Am I the only one that thinks a)that's bizarre and b)really funny!

WTF - I know Commodore marketed PC at one point, but does ANYONE feel nostalgic enough to want one of these?:lol:


I had one, a Commodore Colt; it used an Amiga mouse, but the most interesting thing was that it used (or tried to use) Autoconfig(tm)! And even then, it was "a)bizarre and b)really funny!". Things haven't changed much.

Looks like  Commodure USA is the new Merlancia. Does Ryan live in Ft. Lauderdale now?
 

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2010, 04:26:03 PM »
My OLD windows machine has a 3.10 Ghz Intel CPU with 4Gb RAM AND an Nvidia graphics card with 1Gb of RAM, PLUS four PCI slots (with other ports and such) and cost just about one third of the new "C=" machines. I don't think these things stand a snowball's chance of succeeding.
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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2010, 07:59:37 PM »
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A PC disguised as a C64? Am I the only one that thinks a)that's bizarre and b)really funny!

WTF - I know Commodore marketed PC at one point, but does ANYONE feel nostalgic enough to want one of these?:lol:


YES..I will use it at my office instead of the work-pc and that will look so insanely cool :lol: I hope it's not that expensive, though.
 

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2010, 08:35:48 PM »
Yeah I totally want this on my desk at work!!!! LOL  Rockin the C64. Maybe this would scare them off finally; no one would ask me to fix their email or the printer anymore!

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Re: Commodure USA PC64
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2010, 02:49:31 AM »
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They are a furniture company operating under the names Hooker Fine Furniture and Homecraft.  They do appear to have a nice collection of "bathroom vanities."  Maybe they'll cut you a deal on a rebranded ZPC and a vanity as a package!

Hooker/Homecraft


Homecraft is not Hooker Furniture, despite how it may appear on their website.

I'm also pretty sure Homecraft doesn't actually manufacture anything or have warehouse facilities in Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville and Miami.