A look back at Commodore

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  • Photo: A keyboard for the Commodore 64

    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.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Photo: A collage of Commodores

    Photo: A collage of Commodores

    The Commodore PC was popular in the 1980s, but got steamrolled by the Wintel juggernaut. Fans persist, however.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Photo: A Commodore PET

    Photo: A Commodore PET

    The Commodore PET monitor echoes shades of Darth Vader's helmet.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Photo: Lionel with the Commodores

    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.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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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.

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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