Commodore Amiga returns with first PC for 20 years

[Momo]

http://us.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleWeb3.aspx?regionid=1&articleid=2357532

Here's some news you probably didn't expect to read today: The Commodore Amiga brand is back with its first PC in 20 years.
The iconic partnership, which spawned a gaming titan in the early 90s, returns with a powerhouse of a PC, reminiscent of an Apple Mac mini on steroids.

The Commodore Amiga Mini, which is now available to buy from CommodoreUSA brings a 3.5GHz Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and NVIDIA's GeForce GT 430 (1GB) graphics card with 1GB DDR3.
The attractive 3-inch high, 7.5-inch square box also boasts a Blu-ray optical drive, a 1TB HDD which can be expanded through the built-in space for two 2.5-inch hard-drives.
The Commodore Amigo Mini, which also features a Wi-Fi radio and Bluetooth, retails for a very premium $2,495, including a copy of the company's Linux-based Vision OS.


Commodore CEO Barry Altman said: "This is an historic day. The team here has been working around the clock to fulfill the vision of a reunited Commodore and AMIGA branded computer with the launch of our new Commodore AMIGA mini."
Commodore also took the opportunity to reveal the C64X Supreme, an improved version of last year's relaunched retro classic.

Real life? Fantasy?

[Momo]

A massive 16 Gigs of fast DD3 memory.
Integrated nVidia Geforce GT 430 Graphics with 1 Gig of DD3 memory.
The ability to drive 3 monitors displays.
HDMI, 2-Dual DVI and DisplayPort output. (includes VGA adaptor)
7.1 channel high definition sound.
6 Gb/s SATA for incredibly fast HD reads.
4 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports for exceptional external data access.
A slot loading Blu-ray drive that can also write DVDs.
2 WiFi antennae for outstanding signal reception.
A 1 Tb Hard Disk to store video and personal data.
Optional 300 or 600 Gb SSD drive for lightning quick load times.

[archnemesis]

It might be worth the $2,495 if it came pre-loaded with the entire classic Amiga library of games.

[Momo]

No way is this package worth the cash, but damn if a new Commodore Amiga didnt make me go "omg" and curse Sinclair for old times sake

[pilonv1]

c64 or bust

[archnemesis]

I recently replayed my C64 library and most of it hasn't aged well at all.

[naff]

such a pointless gimmick 'revival'. Maybe they'll get some nostalgiafag sales

[Momo]

c64 or bust

http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx

there you go, reasonable price too

[pilonv1]

I recently replayed my C64 library and most of it hasn't aged well at all.

you haven't aged well

[archnemesis]

Don't get me wrong, I'd totally buy a Flashback version of the C64. However, most titles are only fun to play for five minutes and I no longer have the patience to wait for my games to load off a tape player.

[Momo]

$2500

Apple's advising them

[Joe Molotov]

And that $2500 gets you a GeForce GT 430? Nasty. I know they're going for small form factor, but at least the Alienware sff pc has a 555.

[Owl-faced Wizard]

Don't get me wrong, I'd totally buy a Flashback version of the C64. However, most titles are only fun to play for five minutes and I no longer have the patience to wait for my games to load off a tape player.

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There are a ton of great C64 games.  Load times aren't a problem if you play them via emulation, the way god intended.  I didn't grow up with a C64 (I gamed on my dad's work PC as a kid) but a lot of my friends had them so my nostalgia is sizeable but not absolute.  Most of my favourites I discovered recently through emulation.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

I'm an old Amiga whore but that price is fucking outrageous.  And this is coming from someone that owns an overpriced Alienware rig.

No thanks.