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Title: The C64 Mini
Post by: TrekMD on October 02, 2017, 03:12:45 AM
This is from an Indigogo campaign.  I guess fans of the C64 have this to look forward to:  https://the64.computer/

https://youtu.be/VH_hEplhOMg
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: zapiy on October 02, 2017, 11:40:59 AM
And there back. £150 is a bit steep for me at the moment but one to watch thats for sure.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: Shadowrunner on October 02, 2017, 16:41:00 PM
Yeah, if it was a bit cheaper I would be all over it. I have close to zero experience with the C64 so this would be a good way to try out some of the games but it's a little too expensive.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: zapiy on October 04, 2017, 18:53:50 PM
£100 is more like it.


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Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: Shadowrunner on February 09, 2018, 15:01:46 PM
This is getting close to release now. If you follow Jeff Minter on Twitter you will know he generally only tweets about two things, eating curry and tending to his sheep lol. Today though he had this picture!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVmNf_BW4AASH0x.jpg:large)

Looks nice. Depending on the final price I might get one.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: AmigaJay on February 19, 2018, 21:47:39 PM
Yeah a few people getting this now, really wish an Amiga version was available!
Shadowrunner, pre order for £64.99
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: zapiy on February 28, 2018, 10:50:06 AM
Still not sure why the keyboard does not function. Seems a trick missed.


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Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: DeadVoivod on February 28, 2018, 14:25:12 PM
I wanted to kickstart this, but also didn't due to the high price, plus no real proof that it would actually come out, as in the end they didn't even reach the final goal.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: zapiy on March 01, 2018, 07:43:23 AM
It made it out though. I’ll pick one up at some point.


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Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: Shadowrunner on March 01, 2018, 14:56:37 PM
Quote from: zapiy on February 28, 2018, 10:50:06 AM
Still not sure why the keyboard does not function. Seems a trick missed.


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Yeah it's unfortunate. I imagine the cost with working keyboard would have put the sale price too high for most people.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: DeadVoivod on March 01, 2018, 23:54:08 PM
Looks nice indeed, but I already own some JXD devices, based on Android, which all can run Vice very well. I have the 7300, which has a 7 inch screen, really nice with Vice.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: TrekMD on April 02, 2018, 02:44:21 AM
Here is a video review of the C64 Mini...

https://youtu.be/GXXCj5kqPcM
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: DeadVoivod on April 05, 2018, 04:45:24 AM
I kind of like it, but...

I like the idea of adding games, ROMs, and I guess most of the people who want to buy this mini C64 want that feature too. So why is it not properly implemented yet nor developed more properly? I mean renaming the file to a certain name to be able to add it, then redoing the whole process again seems cumbersome to me. And I don't think it's a complex feature to add. This must be included with day one release, and not reached in when they think they're ready.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: Greyfox on April 05, 2018, 09:25:17 AM
So what's the emulation like on this?
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: zapiy on April 05, 2018, 09:35:41 AM
Supposed to be really good. Can not wait to get mine.  8)
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 16, 2019, 23:30:06 PM
Anybody around here ever get one of these?

Just saw them on ebay here in Canada for $39.99 with free shipping. Obviously I couldn't resist at that price so I bought one! I will post my thoughts once it arrives. :)
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: TrekMD on April 17, 2019, 02:19:42 AM
I haven't but was a really good price you got it for!
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: DeadVoivod on April 17, 2019, 09:35:28 AM
Haven't either, even as a huge C64 fan.
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: zapiy on April 17, 2019, 11:20:00 AM
I have. I reviewed it too. It’s a fantastic bit of kit.


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Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 17, 2019, 14:56:40 PM
Just read your review Zapiy. Sounds good, looking forward to trying it out!
Title: Re: The C64 Mini
Post by: zapiy on April 18, 2019, 20:16:31 PM
Nice one, look forward to your thoughts on it.