Re: Commodore VIC-20 Computer

From: Niklas Ramsberg <*niklas.ramsberg_at_swipnet.se*> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:55:18 +0100 Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Nr_OW49nGNEt8x8EkNpCbuq6Hthuf8KcgrhH9@mail.gmail.com> · niklas.ramsberg_at_swipnet.se

Hi Scott,

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:21 AM, Scott <rylos@charter.net> wrote:
> I am thinking of purchasing a VIC-20 Computer (my 1st computer) and was
> wondering if there were Bad and Good releases of this Computer. Any
> information would be appreciated.

As far as I know there weren't any bad releases, although the first
revision had its quirks. The power supply is internal, with the power
brick being just a simple transformer, converting the mains power to
9V AC. This made it necessary to install a huge heatsink internally,
which gets quite hot. I've never heard of any problems with
overheating though. On the other hand it has the PET style keyboard
which looks better in my opinion.

/Niklas Ramsberg
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