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.
It is considered the first laptop with color monitor of history, even if, with its 10 kg and having to feed through the electricity grid, some consider it a transportable and non -laptop computer.
To my personal opinion, it has a very pleasant line. Since I saw it, I immediately wanted to own one in the collection. I found this computer, without keyboard, at a good price. Unfortunately, at the purchase there was a big problem, which I showed in this article. Subsequently, I found an agreement with the seller and the computer is returned safe and sound.
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
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:
- BASIC 2.0
- Machine Language Monitor
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)
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
The power supply of the Commodore SX64 is internal, Switching, 80W. There is a male IEC connector, rear, for the power cord. There is also a power switch. My specimen feeds on 220vac 50Hz.
Commodore SX-64 boot screen
The vintage computer start screen is presented with a white background and blue frame. It is different from that of Commodore 64.
Papers
1. Commodore SX-64 user's guide
Collection entry date: 23/06/2022