#Homecomputer

[liminalmindcore]

any ZX Spectrum Fans here? :D for more go to: https://www.instagram.com/girl.d64

[adafruit]

🎄💾🗓️ Day 14: Retrocomputing Advent Calendar - Atari 400/800🎄💾🗓️

The Atari 8-bit computer line was launched in 1979 with the Atari 400 and Atari 800. Both were advanced for home computers at the time. Both were driven by a 1.79 MHz MOS Technology 6502 CPU, with ANTIC and CTIA/GTIA custom chips for advanced graphics and the POKEY chip handling sound and input/output duties. The Atari 800 was the premium model, featuring a full mechanical keyboard, user-expandable to 48 KB of memory, more metal shielding, and more durability. The Atari 400 was a lower-cost alternative with a membrane keyboard, limited to 16 KB of RAM, and a simplified construction.

With hardware-accelerated scrolling, Player/Missile graphics, and rich sound, the Atari 8-bit systems were known for gaming and creative applications. They were a versatile platform with cartridge-based software, cassette, and floppy disk storage. Atari's proprietary SIO (Serial Input/Output) port allowed daisy-chaining peripherals such as printers, modems, and disk drives, making connecting them easier than with other systems.

Newer models were more compact, combined memory expansion to as much as 128KB, and compatibility with developing software and peripherals improved. Atari's 8-bit computers are remembered for having groundbreaking hardware and a very colorful game library, and they are still being used by the retrocomputing community.

While doing research for this, I saw the XE Game System, never saw it before, very 80s for sure!

The Atari XEGS (XE Game System) was launched in 1987. A repackaged 65XE with a removable keyboard, it boots to the 1981 port of Missile Command instead of BASIC if the keyboard is disconnected.

Have first computer memories? Post’em up in the comments, or post yours on socialz’ and tag them #firstcomputer #retrocomputing – See you back here tomorrow!

[sinclair-speccy]

[mingos-commodoreblog]

Commodore 64 Emulator VirtualC64 v5.1

[spielkritik]

Lesenswert: F-1 Challenge, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Fauster, Sylvester Stallone, Homecomputer, Nachrufe 2024

Frohes neues Jahr, liebe Leser, liebe Spielerinnen! Und herzlich willkommen zu den ersten Games-Lesetipps in 2025. Nach der rein deutschsprachigen Ausgabe vom 19. Dezember inkludieren wir in Folge Nr. 194 wieder der besten englischsprachigen Artikel. Neue Texte aus Deutschland sind aber ebenso am Start – zum Beispiel Andrés kurzweilige Rückschau auf „Deutschlands erste Heimcomputer-Zeitschrift“,…

[digitalesleben]

Besuch im OCM am Internationalen Museumstag 2024

Endlich konnte ich das OCM besuchen. Pünktlich zum 60. BASIC-Jubiläum programmierte ich BASIC auf einigen Homecomputern. Ein tolles didaktisches Konzept im Oldenburger Computermuseum.

[mobiblip]

Top HP Laptops: Best Picks for Every Need & Budget

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HP Spectre x360: Known for its sleek design and powerful performance, the HP Spectre x360 is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop that combines elegance with functionality. Whether you're streaming movies, working on documents, or browsing the web, this laptop delivers exceptional speed and responsiveness.

HP Pavilion x360: If you're looking for a budget-friendly option without compromising on performance, the HP Pavilion x360 is an excellent choice. With its convertible design and vibrant display, it's perfect for everyday tasks and entertainment.

HP Envy 13: For those who prioritize portability and style, the HP Envy 13 is a standout option. With its slim profile and long battery life, you can stay productive on the go without any hassle. Plus, its powerful processor ensures smooth multitasking and seamless performance.

HP Omen 15: Gamers, rejoice! The HP Omen 15 is a gaming powerhouse that delivers stunning graphics and immersive gameplay. With its high-refresh-rate display and customizable settings, you can enjoy your favorite games at their best.

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop: Another great option for gamers is the HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop. With its powerful hardware and dedicated graphics card, it can handle even the most demanding games with ease. Plus, its sleek design and customizable RGB keyboard add a touch of style to your gaming setup.

HP Chromebook x360: Ideal for students and casual users, the HP Chromebook x360 offers simplicity and convenience in a compact package. With its Chrome OS and cloud-based storage, you can access your files and apps from anywhere, making it perfect for productivity on the go.

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[devidmiller001]

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[the-monkey-ruler]

Monkey Magic (1984)

Date: 1984 Platform: Commodore 64 / Atari 8-bit / Commodore 16 Developer: Solar Software Publisher: Solar Software / Alternative Software Ltd. / Gremlin / Interactive Ltd. / OziSoft / Sparklers / Visiogame / Edizioni Foglia / Logica 2000 / Edizioni Fermont / Pubblirome / Computer Edizioni Genre: Platformer / Shoot 'Em Up Also known as: Crazy Clouds / Dream N. 9 / Flying Bike / Scimmia Magica / Tappeto Volante Type: Retelling

Summary:

A mixture of a platform and ladders game and a horizontal scrolling shoot'em up that was published by Micro Design aka Solar Software for various 8-bit homecomputers.

Source: https://www.giantbomb.com/monkey-magic/3030-50064/

Link: N/A

[81scorp]

Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (Helen Slater, Supergirl, 1984)

Cruella (Emma Stone, Cruella, 2021)

Ursula/Vanessa (Jessica Alexander, The Little Mermaid, 2023)

I`m thinking of using these as a reference pics for drawings in the future. Im posting it here (so I know where I have it) in case our homecomputer dies… (again).

(Not that that happens often, but it has happened.)

[radiophd]

señor coconut y su conjunto -- homecomputer

[liminalmindcore]

Commodore 16

[adafruit]

🎄💾🗓️ Day 13: Retrocomputing Advent Calendar -🎄Amiga 500 💾🗓️

The Amiga 500 is considered one of Commodore's most important home computers, introduced in 1987; it was important because of how advanced the features were for the time. It was based on a Motorola 68000 CPU running at 7.16 MHz in NTSC versions and at 7.09 MHz for PAL ones, with the main version of 512 KB RAM expandable up to 9 MB. Its OCS provided respectable graphics performance, going up to 736×567 interlaced, with 32 colors out of 4096. The sound system consisted of four 8-bit PCM channels and could give out stereo at as high as 28 kHz. With the keyboard integrated and a compact design, it was ready for home users, while the multitasking operating system, AmigaOS, differentiated it from the rest. At a price the market could afford and featuring multimedia capabilities, this combination contributed to its popularity as it went on to sell about 2.6 million units worldwide.

Making of the Amiga bouncing ball. https://www.generationamiga.com/2020/04/14/amiga-history-the-story-of-the-boing-ball/

Have first computer memories? Post’em up in the comments, or post yours on socialz’ and tag them #firstcomputer #retrocomputing – See you back here tomorrow!

[mingos-commodoreblog]

HVSC (High Voltage SID Collection) #82 released

[archiveosorg]

JavaCPC

JavaCPC – an Amstrad CPC-Emulator in JAVA, based on JEMU by R. Wilson. I am searching for good JAVA-coders who are also knowledgable in emulating 8bit homecomputers. https://archivegame.org/javacpc/

[digitalesleben]

Amiga - die Freundin von Commodore

Der Amiga 500 war für viele die Spielemaschine. Mein Fokus lag damals auf dem Atari ST und seinem Ökosystem. Deswegen war es mir eine Freude mich mit diesem Computer knapp 35 Jahre später zu beschäftigen.

Seit Anfang Oktober 2024 bin ich Besitzer eines Commodore Amiga 500. Ziemlich spät, um sich erstmals mit diesem 16 bit Homecomputer der 80er Jahre des letzten Jahrtausends auseinanderzusetzen, mögt ihr als meine Leser anmerken. Ja, würde ich darauf erwidern, als Atari ST Fan wäre mir früher keine Freundin von Commodore ins Haus gekommen. Aber dank einer Spende meines ältesten Freundes Elmar habe…