They’re putting a proper PC into one of these cases.
We have one of these cases somewhere, Commodore, if it’s of any use? The internals broke after a vigorous session of playing about with the wiring and making sparks come out of the back of it. We also replaced the internal fuse with tin foil. And the case is a bit cracked from where it was hit a few times. Teenage angst stuff, nothing major.
Here’s the press release:
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.





I hope they intend on releasing a similarly retro packaged external harddrive housed in the original 5.25″ disc drive case, with a block of lead in it to replicate the weight.
Oooh, another ‘continue reading’ post, they always seem extra special, if slightly disappointing once you’ve clicked on them because it’s always just more reams of boring press release.
So, this isn’t going to be anything too different from what I might achieve by shoving the wife’s netbook inside one of my old C64′s? Marvellous, that’s going to sell like hot cakes then, isn’t it? (Although, I don’t really know how well hot cakes sell. Whenever my wife bakes we just eat the results, rather than trying to sell them. Wonder if there’s any lemon drizzle cake left?)
My webcomic has drizzle in it.
Apologies for the blatant spamming. I’ll stop if specifically requested to via letter.