Here is a little collection of interesting articles. It consists of several articles scanned from old magazines, mostly from COMPUTE!'s Gazettes. These articles deals with various subjects, while primary target was the Commodore 128 - simply because I just got one. But there is some other interesting machines mentioned, like the Commodore LCD.

Ahoy!

• Issue 21, September 1985
  • A Look Around the 1571 - Commodore's Disk drive Companion to the 128
  • Touring the Commodore 128 Keyboard
    Last month we presented an inside view of the C-128. Starting this month we will take a closeup look at some of the specific features which make this new machine a significant improvement over its predecessors.

BYTE

• Volume 10, Number 2, October 1977
  • Commodore's New PET Computer
    Introduction of PET at National Computer Conference (NCC) at Dallas.
  • The NCC: A Dallas Delight
    Report of the National Computer Conference (NCC) held at Dallas.

COMPUTE's Gazette!

• Issue 10, April 1984
  • Commodore's New Computer Family: News from the Winter Consumer Electronics Show
    A new line of Commodore computers with built-in software options the 264 family created the biggest stir among computer industry retailers and distributors at the 1984 Winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Commodore also displayed a growing collection of 64 and VIC-20 software, a faster disk drive, and a new video monitor. Here's a report on the new products and the new choices facing owners and users of Commodore computers.
  • Horizons 64
    Thoughts about Commodore's CP/M implementation for Commodore 64.
• Issue 15, September 1984
  • Disk Tricks
    Many operations with your 1540 or 1541 disk drive can be tedious and difficult. This article discusses how your drive works and then demonstrates some nifty tricks to help you get the most out of it. Included are programs which allow you to change a disk name, change a disk ID, unscratch, and scratch disk files.
    A side story: Hexed By Numbers
• Issue 21, March 1985
  • The Peripheral Connection: Enhancing Your 64
    Peripherals can bring much more power and flexibility to your Commodore 64. And they're available as never before. That translates into a multitude of opportunities and changes as you continue to enhance your computer's capabilities. Here's an overview of the expanding peripheral marketplace for the 64.
  • Commodore Peripheral Ports
    An in-depth look at communication with your computer. For the 64, VIC, Plus/4 and 16.
• Issue 22, April 1985
  • The Winter Consumer Electronics Show: New Life In The Home Computer Market
    Just when the doomsayers were looking like soothsayers, the home computer industry received a terrific boost from the two remaining "low end" manufacturers, Commodore and Atari, at the Winter CES. The new micros of 1985 redefine the market by bridging the gap between "personal" office computers and home computers.
  • What Is CP/M?
• Issue 24, June 1985
  • Inside the 128: A Hands-On Look At Commodore's Newest Computer
    The New Commodore 128 Personal Computer has generated quite a bit of interest especially by current owners of the popular Commodore 64. Is the 128 a significant enhancement, or just a warmed-over 128K version of the 64? We went to Commodore's headquarters to find out, and came back with a new appreciation for this intriguing machine.
    A side story: Commodore LCD Lap Portable Update
• Issue 32, February 1986
  • Beyond the 1541: Mass Storage for The 64 and 128
    A 3.5-inch microdisk drive for the 64? A hard disk storage system for the 128? The continuing evolution of personal computers is causing major shifts in the kinds of data storage devices being used. There are signs that even the familiar 5-1/4-inch floppy disk may eventually go the way of punch cards and paper tape storage methods. Here's a look at what's headed your way in the emerging microcomputer industry Commodore market.
  • Using Commodore 64 Peripherals On The 128: The Well Connected Computer
    If you're considering buying a 128 and have already spent a lot of money on peripherals for you Commodore 64, you may be concerned about compatibility. Will your old printer and monitor and disk drive suffice? For most applications the answer is yes.