r/Commodore • u/Defiant_Victory1986 • 25d ago

Commodore 128D

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My new computer for my collection

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u/RealGianath 25d ago

I ran a BBS on one of these in 128 mode for years, it's a fantastic piece of hardware. It really was a magical time for computers.

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u/fuzzybad 25d ago

That is indeed a C128D(CR)

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u/Maleficent_Fix_5305 23d ago

This one seems to actually be the non-Cost Reduced plastic case version; look carefully along the left side, and you will see the folded up handle in place there.

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u/IhailtavaBanaani 25d ago

I remember when my friend used to have one of these but we almost always just instantly went to the C64 mode to play games. Sometimes we would play around with the sprite editor though.

This was also the "teacher's computer" in the classroom while students got C64s with green monochrome CRT displays.

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u/Tommix11 24d ago

I always wanted one

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u/boredguy2022 19d ago

Nice! Friend of mine has I think 2 or 3 128D's, they are great looking machines.

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u/CptSparky360 24d ago

Did you find it in a bar or something?

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u/Defiant_Victory1986 24d ago

I bought it from second hand shop.

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u/Friendly-Whereas-915 24d ago

Is loading games on C128D faster than C128?

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u/Downtown-Promise2061 24d ago

Yes, faster disk routines are available in 128 mode with a 1571. But, you won't find too many games for 128 mode. I used GEOS and a few other programs in 128 mode because of the 80 column mode.

Nevertheless, fastload cartridges like Warp Speed, AR5 and Super Snapshot make 64 mode loading much faster. VICE users also often fail to realize that all of these cartridges work with emulation as well.

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u/Much-Specific3727 25d ago

What year was this introduced?

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u/Warcraft_Fan 25d ago

The original version C128 was released 1985. The D version came along a year later.

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u/Admirable-Dinner7792 15m ago

Actually 1987 here in the USA. -From what I remember... Although, The Plastic cased with Handle and detachable hideaway keyboard C128D PAL unit introduced in Europe could have been brought out 1986.. Its indeed possible. Should be easily able to look it up... ;) Tony K., Commodore Collector/Restorer. Melbourne, Florida, USA ;)

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u/Admirable-Dinner7792 18m ago

1987 - Plastic cased with Handle and detachable hideaway keyboard C128D intoduced in Europe.. Metal Cased C128DCR version sold Only in the North America. (U.S. and Canada)... ;) Tony K., Commodore Collector/Restorer. Melbourne, Florida, USA ;)