A look back at Commodore
A rebranded Dutch company hopes to tap the power of the PET and Commodore 64 to launch a new wave of products.
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Photo: A keyboard for the Commodore 64
A Dutch consumer media company that acquired the name of venerable computer company Commodore last year is hoping to tap the power of the PET and the Commodore 64 to launch a new wave of products. Here, the keyboard for the Commodore 64. Note the groovy rainbow detailing at the top.
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Photo: A collage of Commodores
The Commodore PC was popular in the 1980s, but got steamrolled by the Wintel juggernaut. Fans persist, however.
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Photo: A Commodore PET
The Commodore PET monitor echoes shades of Darth Vader's helmet.
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Photo: Lionel with the Commodores
The Commodore brand may be making a comeback now that a company has taken on the moniker and is releasing new products. The 1970s band The Commodores does not appear poised for a similar rebirth.
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