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Commodore SX-64

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Il Commodore SX-64 (scritto anche SX64 oppure Commodore 64 Executive) è un computer portatile (o meglio, trasportabile, viste le sue dimensioni e il suo peso) prodotto dalla Commodore a partire dal 1984, fino al 1986. E' dotato di un monitor incorporato (CRT a colori da 5"), di un floppy disk drive e di una tastiera. Utilizza la stessa CPU e le stesse periferiche del Commodore 64: è in grado di eseguire tutti i software del Commodore 64.

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Commodore SX-64, Commodore SX64, Commodore Executive, 80s portable laptop, color CRT monitor, with original keyboard

E' considerato il primo computer portatile con monitor a colori della storia, anche se, con i suoi 10 Kg e dovendo alimentarsi tramite la rete elettrica, alcuni lo considerano un computer trasportabile e non portatile.

Commodore SX-64 SX64 executive lit front view crt floppy, CBM, Commodore Business Machines, vintage retro computer collection

A mio personale parere, ha una linea molto piacevole. Da quando l'ho visto, ho subito desiderato possederne uno in collezione. Ho trovato questo computer, senza tastiera, a buon prezzo. Purtroppo, all'acquisto c'è stato un grosso problema, che ho mostrato in this article. Subsequently, I found an agreement with the seller and the computer is returned safe and sound.

Commodore SX-64 SX64 executive side view handle

Finally, I also bought the original keyboard and connection cable.

Technical characteristics of the Commodore SX-64

CPU: MOS 6510, 0.985 MHz (PAL version) or 1.023 MHz (NTSC version)

ROM: 20 KB

RAM: 64 KB

Video: Integrated 5" color CRT monitor

Graphics: MOS VIC-II

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Text mode: 40×25 characters (PETSCII)

Graphics mode: 320×200 at 16 colors

Audio: MOS SID, built-in speaker

Keyboard: 66-key QWERTY, with function keys

Software included in ROM:

Commodore SX-64 SX64 executive on top view expansion port

Expansion ports:

  • 1 IEC Serial
  • 1 User Port
  • 1 Expansion port (for cartridges, top)
  • 1 Audio/Video (CVBS and S-Video composite video)
  • 2 x DB9 joystick ports
  • 1 x Keyboard connector (25-pin, bottom)
Commodore SX-64 SX64 executive rear view connectors power ports, video, serial, control ports, fuse

Storage media: No. 1 internal floppy disk drive, 5.25", single sided 170 KB (internal Commodore 1541).

Dimensions: 37 cm wide x 37 cm depth x 13 cm height, 10.5Kg.

Emulation

It is possible to emulate the Commodore SX64 on a common Windows PC, through the VICE and the CCS64. In this way, it is possible to try to start programs and games, as well as program the back computer, in a simple and comfortable way ... without even having the commodore executive!

Commodore SX64 Power Supply

L’alimentatore del Commodore SX64 è interno, switching, da 80W. E’ presente un connettore IEC maschio, posteriore, per il cavo di alimentazione. C'è anche un interruttore di alimentazione. Il mio esemplare si alimenta a 220Vac 50Hz.

Commodore SX-64 boot screen

La schermata di avvio del computer vintage si presenta con sfondo bianco e cornice azzurra. E' diversa da quella del Commodore 64.

Commodore SX-64 SX64 executive, home screen, boot screen

Papers

1. Commodore SX-64 user's guide

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2. Commodore SX-64 schematics

Collection entry date: 23/06/2022

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