The Power of Vintage
Commodore 64
"Commodore 8-bit Computers - C64 the Cash Cow"
Founded by Jack Tramiel, in 1958, Commodore International was an American computer manufacturer. They released a wide variety of 8/16/32-bit computers, including the Amiga series of computers. Their most successful model was the C64 which sold more than 14 million units between 1982 and 1994.
COMMODORE 64 AT A GLANCE
- Based on MOS CPUs
- The C64 features 16 colors, 8 hardware sprites (24×21 pixels), and smooth screen scrolling
Apple Lisa
The Lisa is a rare GUI-based business computer released by Apple Computer, Inc. in 1983. There are two editions (Lisa I and Lisa II), while Lisa 2/10, was modified and later released as the Macintosh XL. The Lisa computer was more advanced than the later Macintosh 128/512K but it was far more expensive. Lisa 1 was sold for $9,995 which means around $29,000 in today’s money. Lisa 2 was less expensive.
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It is estimated that around 10,000 Lisa units were sold (only 500 Lisa 1)
Amiga 4000
"A4000, the Holy Grail of Amiga Computing"
Released in October 1992 by Commodore, the Amiga 4000 is the last and most powerful Amiga computer ever built. Featuring a 32-bit architecture and AGA graphics (24-bit), A4000 offers access to the full library of Amiga software. The computer is highly upgradeable, including accelerators, memory, CD-Roms, graphic cards, audio cards, and even a 486DX card for running old IBM PC software.
- The Amiga 4000/40 was originally sold for $3,700 ($7,620 in today's money), later, the Amiga 4000/30 was sold for $2,400 ($4,900 in today's money)
- Only 35,000 desktop A4000 were ever sold
Atari Mega
"The Business Line of Atari ST Computers"
Released in 1986, the Atari Mega ST is a 16-bit business computer widely used in the late 80s for desktop publishing and CAD applications. The Mega ST computers could be easily combined with Atari's laser printers to offer a low-cost DTP package.
- The Mega ST was initially sold for $1,199 ($3,055 in today's money)
- The Mega ST line sold about 280,000 units
Atari ST
"Computer Made for the Masses, not the Classes"
Released in April 1985 for $799, the Atari ST was the first affordable 16-bit computer in the world. Atari’s CEO used to say that the ST is made for the masses, not the classes. Based on the MC68000 CPU, the Atari ST offered a GUI, colorful graphics, and a 3-voice sound chip.
- ST stands for Sixteen/Thirty-two
- The ST line sold more than 2 million units
- Engineered by Shiraz Shivji (who previously worked on the C64 development)
- A feature distinguishing the ST from other computers was the built-in MIDI port and the fantastic Cubase software.
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