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Commodore 64 Original Hardware Laptop Revision 2 For Charity!
Commodore 64 Original Hardware Laptop Revision 2 For Charity!
Here is the latest Commodore 64 original hardware laptop, “Revision 2″. Thanks to the generosity of the person requesting this build, this particular unit will be up for auction with proceeds benefiting charity. It is very similar to the first C64 laptop I built, with the key ...
The Commodore 64 vs. the iPhone 3G S: The Ultimate Showdown
The Commodore 64 vs. the iPhone 3G S: The Ultimate Showdown
technologizer.com — Sad news: Apple has rejected a Commodore 64 emulator for the iPhone . It’s not surprising, and arguably not an utter outrage given that the iPhone developer agreement expressly forbids emulators, and the C64 app’s creator knew that when ... (more) The Commodore 64 vs. the iPhone 3G S: The Ultimate Showdown
Ben Heck's Commodore 64 Laptop Revision 2
Ben Heck's Commodore 64 Laptop Revision 2
techeblog.com — Ben Heck unveils his latest creation: the Commodore 64 Laptop Revision 2. This upgraded model now features a "newer 1541-III Ultimate SD-card based storage solution / disk emulator" as well as USB and Ethernet ports. Video after the break. Click ... (more) Ben Heck's Commodore 64 Laptop Revision 2
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Ben Heck's Commodore 64 Laptop Revision 2
Tech Blog — ... Ben Heck unveils his latest creation: the Commodore 64 Laptop Revision 2. This upgraded model now features a "newer 1541-III Ultimate SD-card based storage solution / disk emulator" as well as USB and Ethernet ports. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. As before there are dual speakers, it's mono output but it gives a 'fuller' sound. All the IC's have been heat sinked just in case. [via Benheck] ...

Ben Heck’s C64 Laptop - Revision 2
OhGizmo! — ... According to his blog, Ben Heck has just completed a revision 2 version of his Commodore 64 laptop. The updated model includes the newer version of the ...

Ben Heckendorn finishes second version of C64 laptop, will be auctioned for charity
CrunchGear — ... based storage solution / disk emulator. USB and Ethernet ports for this device are open and available on the front of the unit. Other features include dedicated 1541 menu buttons, dual joystick ports, and an original Commodore 64 keyboard. You won’t be able to buy one unless you bid in the upcoming charity auction for this item. Proceeds will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. No details about the actual auction yet, unfortunately. Commodore 64 Original Hardware Laptop Revision 2 For Charity! [BenHeck.com]

Ben Heck's New Commodore 64 Laptop Going Up For Auction For Charity [Mods]
Gizmodo — ... Want it? You'll need to wait until the auction goes live. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society, so really, it'd be a good deed to buy it. Right? [Ben Heck via ...

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