Iconic technology firm Commodore has chosen Cebit as the launch pad for a new subsidiary dedicated to PC gaming. From April, Commodore Gaming will start selling a line of PCs that cater for the high-end home gamer. Crammed with high-end components, the machines will also sport distinctive artwork on the case.
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Member since:2005-11-11
Yes Commodore did some pretty innovative stuff but it seems to have been mostly by accident (hiring jay minor and other good engineers/developers) but the whole Amiga thing just didn't work in the long run. It was such a closed system. PC design is far more flexible and long lasting. I liked my Amiga too though.
Interesting to see if the new Commodore has owners who actually have a clue and might even actually use a real honest to goodness computer from time to time. Well okay in this case they would need to use a computer for games since they are marketing as such, but I wonder. Heh.
I don't see mass market acceptance any time soon for Commodore but who knows? True talent is what brings the money, imo.
Member since:2005-07-29
Yes Commodore did some pretty innovative stuff but it seems to have been mostly by accident (hiring jay minor and other good engineers/developers) but the whole Amiga thing just didn't work in the long run. It was such a closed system. PC design is far more flexible and long lasting
Ironically, Commodore got bankrupt because their PC division had many losts .Their own engineers said that Commodore bankrupted because they spent the money gained with Amiga in making PC´s
Edited 2007-03-16 22:07
Member since:2006-04-21
Yes Commodore did some pretty innovative stuff but it seems to have been mostly by accident (hiring jay minor and other good engineers/developers) but the whole Amiga thing just didn't work in the long run. It was such a closed system. PC design is far more flexible and long lasting. I liked my Amiga too though.
Commodore were innovative long before the Amiga - the PET for example.
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2006-09-02
How can they call themselves Commodore? The name itself is a lie. There should be a law against this...
I mean, Commodore at the time actually did some pretty innovative stuff. I would expect from a firm using the name to do something else, not just be the next in line. Maybe something like standing behing AROS
OK, wishful thinking, I know it is just business as usual, but still, it just doesn't feel right...