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Commodore are Back AGAIN!
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We're back! Commodore was a pioneer in the computer industry
bringing to market the Commodore C64 which was the most
popular computer model of its time. Between 1982 and 1994 17
million units of the Commodore C64 were sold. Commodore is
back and better than ever and we've made it our business to
provide our customers with cutting edge technology in our new
mini Netbooks. Experience the Commodore Evolution!
Commodore's new line of netbooks are perfect for kids, home
makers, outdoor enthusiasts, business travelers, or any active
person.
The netbook's have a lightweight & ultra-portable design that
keeps you connected everywhere. The innovative designs are
packed with features for functionality, wireless communication,
and multimedia entertainment.The Commodore netbook has a
sleek & modern look & feel and is available in a wide range of
colors.
THE COMPANY
The basis for Commodore International Corporation was laid in 2004, when SATXS Communications BV, a pioneer of digital
distribution and live streaming, joined forces with Yeahronimo NV, the first legal download platform in the Netherlands, to form
Yeahronimo Media Ventures Inc (YMV). The aim of this merger was to integrate advances in content provision with state-of-the-art
digital distribution services. Consumer electronics hardware was added to this mix when YMV acquired the worldwide rights to the
Commodore brand name, assets and patents from Tulip Computers early in 2005. This move marked the official start of the Commodore
International Corporation.
The essence of the Commodore brand is personalization. Back in the 1970’s and 1980’s Commodore was the first to offer ordinary
people computers that they could adapt to their own individual needs and preferences. They could modify graphic interface, create their
own music, write their own programs, and play the video games they wanted whenever they chose. Hardware, software, and content
could be modified and managed by the user as they wished. This focus on personal freedom went hand in hand with an emphasis on
community. Commodore’s revolutionary technology inspired users to share their knowledge and content with others.
Commodore International Corporation is dedicated to building on the strong heritage of the Commodore brand. As a company, our values
are those that made Commodore so successful: User-friendliness, an open platform, and unprecedented opportunities for personalization.
Check out our products section to see how the Commodore International Corporation is translating the spirit of Commodore for the
market today and tomorrow.
Commodore Heritage
The Commodore brand dates back to the 1950’s, when Polish immigrant Jack Tramiel started a small typewriter manufacturing business
in Toronto, Canada. As competition in this market increased and consumer needs changed, the company’s focus shifted to adding
machines in 1962. Shortly after, they switched to electronic calculators which were considered revolutionary in the late 1960’s.
When the computer age dawned in the 1970’s, Commodore was once again on the cutting edge. Tramiel changed the company name
from Commodore Business Machines to Commodore International, Ltd., and moved operations to the high-tech hub the US state
Pennsylvania. Here he employed a brilliant computer engineer named Chuck Peddle.
Ignoring the conventional parameters of his time, Peddle put together what is now recognized as one of the first consumer-ready personal
computers: the Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor). Its release in 1977 established Commodore as a major name in the
home computer market. Further innovations followed. In 1981 Commodore introduced VIC-20, the first color computer at a consumer
friendly price. This paved the way for the development of the Commodore 64 personal computer in 1982.
The Commodore 64 (commonly known as the C64) is still recognized today as one of the best-selling computer models. Between 1982
and 1994 at least 17 million units were sold. The unique features of this PC, which could be plugged into a television set for video
gaming, revolutionized the concept of entertainment in the 1980’s. Versatile and affordable, with sound and graphics capabilities way
ahead of its time, the C64 brought home computing and personalized entertainment within the reach of almost everyone. Before long
enthusiast started to develop and share C64 software and games. A community of Commodore fans and a legend was born.
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