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Last modified 2012-08-07

Commodore DX64

SPECIFICATIONS
Type:Portable 8-bit home computer
CPU:MOS 6510 @ 0.98 MHz (PAL), 1.02 MHz (NTSC)
Operating system:Basic 2.0
Optional GEOS
Memory:ROM: 20 KB
RAM: 64 KB (38911 bytes available for Basic program)
Sound:"SID" - MOS 6581
3 voices, 9 octaves, 4 waveforms
Graphics:"VIC-II" - MOS 6567 (NTSC) MOS 6569 (PAL)
160*200 pixels, multicolor
320*200 pixels, 16 colors
Text: 40*25 characters
Storage:2*integrated 1541 floppy drives
Input:Detachable keyboard, optional mouse
Connectivity:Cartridge slot
Video/audio out
Floppy/printer port
TTL-RS232
User port
Two game ports
Voltage:Mains
Power consumption:
Dimensions (W*H*D):425*140*393 mm
Weight:11 Kg
Manufactured:1984-1984 (Prototype)
Other: Extremely rare. Never released. Only a few prototypes were made.
Intended to be identical to SX64 "VIP64" but with dual disk drives
Related documents: CPU: MOS 6510
AEA Doctor DX (DDX-64): User manual (113 KB, in swedish)
Modifications:
Notable "ham" software: Digicom 64 - Packet TNC software for simple modem
Doctor DX - CQWW CW contest simulator (By AEA)
Doctor QSO - CW ragchew simulator (By AEA)
MBA-TOR - ASCII/CW/RTTY/AMTOR software (By AEA)