These computers are also called the '264 series' and they do have
a common platform. Plus/4 is aimed to the serious user and it has
64K RAM and some programs built-in into ROM. The built-in programs
are loaded with bugs so they are practically useless.
C16 was aimed as a replacement for VIC 20. However, people bought
Commodore 64's instead so this machine did not become very popular.
It lacks the built in programs of the Plus/4.
| C16 (Plus/4) | |
|---|---|
| CPU | 7501 / 1.25 Mhz (1,76 MHz) |
| RAM | 16Kb (64 Kb) |
| ROM | 32Kb (32kb+32kb) |
| Text modes: | 25*40 |
| Graphic modes: | 320 * 200 (121 colours) |
| Sound: | 2 channels or 1+noise, mono |
| Connectors: | Cartridge, RGB, RF, Serial (floppy), tape, 2*Joystick (non-standard) |
| Operating system: | BASIC in ROM (+ 3 programs in ROM) |
| Target audience: | Home |
| Misc: | These computers were not very popular. The connectors are not compatible with anything else. My C16 ia a late 64K version. |
Commodore 16
Commodore 16
Commodore Plus/4
Commodore Plus/4