16-bit C64/128?
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From: Harry Potter on 11 Apr 2008 11:37 I would like somebody to do what Apple did with the IIgs and make a C64/128-compatible 16-bit computer. It would have the following features: * A version of the 65816 processor * 16-bit graphics/sound * hardware-based 1571 burst mode * compatibility with CMD drives and CBM devices * modular 8-bit and 16-bit BASICs * in-ROM compression and text editing * RGB monitor * math coprocessor * character and bitmapped graphics modes and sprites What do you think? Good idea, or not?
From: Tom Lake on 11 Apr 2008 11:44 "Harry Potter" <maspethrose7(a)aol.com> wrote in message news:514f562c-61f7-4355-8990-3379f8d86f27(a)f63g2000hsf.googlegroups.com... >I would like somebody to do what Apple did with the IIgs and make a > C64/128-compatible 16-bit computer. It would have the following > features: > > * A version of the 65816 processor > * 16-bit graphics/sound > * hardware-based 1571 burst mode > * compatibility with CMD drives and CBM devices > * modular 8-bit and 16-bit BASICs > * in-ROM compression and text editing > * RGB monitor > * math coprocessor > * character and bitmapped graphics modes and sprites > > What do you think? Good idea, or not? While I'd like to see that, too, it would take a lot of volunteer work since the commercial appeal would be extremely limited. I don't think you'll ever see it actually happen. Tom Lake
From: Joe Forster/STA on 11 Apr 2008 11:49 This sounds like another core for the Commodore One.
From: christianlott1 on 11 Apr 2008 13:09 IMO a more practical question would be - if you were to create a computer right now simply in the 'spirit' of your C64, what would it be/do? some people will say 6510/C02/816 or the Propeller, or the 8bit Rabbit or the ez80. some people will say compatability, others wouldn't think comapability matters. instead of wishing for a computer that would take years to build - why not start with something simple that could be put together with a minimal amount of fuss for a small amount of money? something 'for the masses not the classes' :) for my part i'm trying to find a graphics solution for this wireless 16bit msp430 ti gave me. i have a Royal Alpha 2001 electric typewriter i'd like to use as it's keyboard and printer. the typewriter has a 12 line bus connecting the keyboard to the print mech i'd need to put the processor between. for me this is something practical and cool that i think i could figure out within the next year, and if i can't/don't - i'll still have learned a lot. i think the wave of the future is tiny embedded computers - dirt cheap terminals - with only moderate graphics capability (maybe with just a character generator) interfaced to secure databases. this is my target. if i can find dirt cheap/simple graphics solution with greater capabilities - even better - but the single chip graphics solution is important - unless you'd run the whole computer off a cheap $5 graphics card (like the dual head matrox card i'm using now). (gp)gpu may also be made into a stand alone system. so, sure - it's a good idea, but when could you have it ready? and for how much? and would you have fun doing it - enough fun so that when it's finally completed and only two people buy it you're not crying about all your time wasted?
From: retrocomtoday on 11 Apr 2008 15:07
C128 + SuperCPU 128 + MMU + RGB monitor anyone? Regards, Shaun. |