description Commodore 128D Overview
The Commodore 128D was a popular 8-bit desktop computer released in 1985. It distinguished itself with dual floppy disk drives for increased storage and expanded memory options reaching 64KB. This made it suitable for home users and hobbyists involved in software development, gaming, and creative applications during the late 1980s.
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What made the Commodore 128D different from the regular Commodore 128?
The Commodore 128D used a separate keyboard and a desktop-style main unit instead of the all-in-one keyboard computer shape. It also included a built-in 1571 floppy disk drive, which was a major convenience compared with using an external drive.
Could the Commodore 128D run Commodore 64 software?
Yes. Like the standard Commodore 128, the 128D had a Commodore 64 mode, which made it compatible with a large amount of C64 software and games.
Did the Commodore 128D really have two floppy drives built in?
No, the standard Commodore 128D is best known for having one built-in 1571 disk drive. Users could attach additional external drives, but the built-in drive was not a dual-drive setup.
Why does the Commodore 128D matter to CP/M users?
The Commodore 128 line included a Z80 processor for CP/M support, in addition to its 8502 CPU for Commodore modes. That made the 128D more business-oriented than the Commodore 64, even though many owners still used it mainly for C64 software.
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