KRSEAR01@ULKYVX.BITNET (Kendall 'Opusii' Sears) (05/19/89)
> As I read it, Commodore managed to sell another million c64/128's in '88 > without the benefit of any visible support. The Amiga just reached the lifetim e > level of one million units so now developers can take the machine "seriously". > > So, here's my question... > > If Commodore kills the line, what will fill the truely low-cost home > computer/entry level educational computer market? > > Amigas? PC clones? Atari's? Apples?- I don't think so. These machines will all > sell but they don't satisfy the need for a simple, easy to use, $300 system. > > Why would schools spend big bucks to fill a room with Apples when they could > fill four or five rooms with c64's? > > I wrote the code for Explode and Video Byte and they are selling well. To hear > the experts talk, there was no market for these things. I know people are stil l > trying to find Koala pads which are like gold. Who is going to sell stuff to > the brand new owners of a million units from last year? > > If Commodore drops the c64, I think Atari or Japan Inc. will fill the void wit h > a similarly priced clone and clean up. > > OK, Netlanders - what do *YOU* think? I agree. C= made a GREAT machine when they did the 64. Its outsold *ALL* other computers (including BIG (little) BLUE), its lifespan is unheard of in the industry, AND ITS STILL FINDING *NEW* AREAS IN WHICH TO GROW!!! The 64 has astonished everyone, including C=. Sheesh, I remember a time when even the people at C= were saying "Gee, I didn't think you could make the 64 do that." And from what I see and hear the 64 is still being pushed beyond all expectations. About a year ago I was telling my partner: "Did you see what the 64 was made to do by some XXX programmers??!!! And the 128 is pushing THAT limit. If those two can do thing C= didn't dream of just imagine what the Amiga could do if pushed." C= may not be known as a BUSINESS computer maker (sorry guys) but they have a reputation for putting out machines that continue to grow and grow and ... Well, you get the picture. Hey C= !!! don't stop production on the 64, enhance the machine, even if ya have to do it via the 128. Lets keep C='s ongoing record of great machines a reality. Lets keep the east asians out of at least cloning THIS machine. Sorry for rambling. Opusii. PS Bring back the VIC's... They didn't get a fair chance!!! ;-) Kendall "Opusii" Sears KRSEAR01@ULKYVX.bitnet ...!psuvax!ulkyvx.bitnet!KRSEAR01 (UUCP) K.SEARS (GEnie) --------------------------------------------------- "VIC's LIVE... Really. I just used one..."