motrucker

That's the best use I have ever heard of concerning these power supplies, white or black. Wish you had a photo of this!

The TI 99/4A wasn't all that easy to program either, and had only 16Kb, unless you sprang for the expansion chassis - then you could plug in the memory expansion module to get a total of 64Kb. This ended up being rather expensive.

Perhaps because I am older than you, I used my C-64 for some serious work back in the 80s. You keep harping on GEOS, I repeat it was fine, if you knew how to use it (that means using 2.0, and a large REU. I also used a laser printer for really great print outs!) I didn't only try the C-64 - I moved to it from a TI 99/4A, and my brother had an Apple ][.. I felt the C-64 was better for all software. Don't get me wrong, I do (and did) play some games on the 64. Once again Wizball is a great time waster. I also enjoy working with hardware in and for the C-64. Just assembled my first Pi1541. I think it's a shame to waste the C-64 on nothing but games. I didn't mean that many people use the 64 for games - but rather applications that worked for you. Guess I'm in the minority here - but on all forums.

It's really not that hard to make you own cable setup. The software side is pretty easy too. Just one question; Can you solder? That is a needed skill.

With all due respect, that's not a "modern equivalent", that's the same program. The C-64 and DOS versions are remarkably similar.

Man, why do you even play games on the 64 if you think its such a bomb? GEOS works very well on the C-64, if you know how to use it. Granted an REU is needed, and I prefer the 128 version for the 80 column display, but it works quite well. I gather you never tried Sky Travel - this is a program you can use, rather than play with.Oh, You forgot to bash the graphics and music software, what happened? You might be shocked to find out how many people still use a C-64!

There were some great programs that were not games. Sky Travel, Doodle, Koala paint (and pad), Advanced Art Studio, Music Studio, The Fun Graphics Machine, DFile 64, Super Base, Microsoft Multiplan, GEOS 2.0, and all of the good DTP and word processor programs, and all of the many programming languages, utilities, environments, etc.. That's just off the top of my head right now. It's all how you look at it, but I still use the C-64 (and specially my C-128) for a lot of thing besides games. To say the C-64 isn't any good for data management, spreadsheets, or even word processing is very short sighted. BTW - I use Sky Travle on a weekly basis, still. Also - I have a copy of Donald Duck's Playground that a friends daughter just loves. Where is there is modern equivalent of that for Windows or Apple?

I find it rather sad that the only "jems" thought of are games, but I guess that's how C-64 users roll today...............

I can remember giving a talk at our old user group about connectors, then we noticed two women turning bright red. It was truly hard not to laugh, but......

I just got my setup running. It really does work quite well. Since I have NTSC machines, I have no problems. The loading times are true 1541 - I am about to see just how well the old fast loaders work. Not a bad deal; if you figure in the original prices it comes to about $35.00 USD. I can't thank Steve White enough.

I couldn't sit through the podcast - it covers to much other none 128RM stuff. I went to Forum64 to see whats up. It looks like there will be switches implemented for things like the 40/80 display. There may be an extra port for an external keyboard, but it sounds like this hasn't been finalized. There will also need to be some hacking on the case for some of the ports. I am still not that excited about using the C-64C case, but I'll wait until the final product is ready. I am glad to see some serious interest in the 128.

You should never make such broad assumptions. To assume I don't code, or write/play music is just short sighted. I guess there's a lot of that going on here.

I am not 100% sure if they have this file, but one of the best sites to find Commodore docs is: http://www.bombjack.org/commodore/ Great place!

Lately I have been playing a lot of Beamrider. also love Uridium, paradriod, and Blue Max along with most of the Infocom games.

What a bunch of bull. If plbyrd was really sincere about all this, he would have just quit, without this post. He obviously wanted some fanfare on his leaving. There are loads of great people involved with the Commodore community. There are a few jerks in every retro computer community, and the Apple eight bit is not immune.

Really bright idea to use a 64 case, so you don't have all the proper keys or keypad.

From a U.S. perspective, I agree. Wizball is still one of my favorite games! Zig Zag is another great game.Blue Max is also up there (try flying under the bridges). I could go on and on, but these three about top my list.

That's what I get for trying to post without my glasses. Karma. maybe?

Finally, an affordable true 1541 emulator that's rather easy to assemble. What a great piece of hardware!

Then just take your toys, go home, and shut up. I for one hate a whiner.

No list like this can be complete without Wizball. One of the best C-64 games made.

The 128, 80 column version of GEOS was quite usable. With the 128 2.0 GEOS, you could even use a laser printer to get rid of those awful looking dot matrix print outs. My only gripe was that they never released an 80 column version of GeoPublish. The C-128, with a 1750 (at least) REU and a laser printer could create great looking output. The bigger the REU you had was key.

Why don't you take on a project that would really help a lot of C-64 users, like keeping the infamous 1541 working in good order?

I knew better than buying the Gonbes Unit when I did it. So,in the end it made a nice target for my .44 black powder pistol. I got a couple of almost new 1080 monitors, and one 2002, so I'm set. I'll stick with vintage stuff for now.

This gentleman makes them. This not the correct thread, but if you contact him, I am sure he can help. I have dealt with him, with great results. He an excellent seller. Hope this helps. http://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=66405