Hf modulator to connect to your

TV.

Video output. This produces a

composite video picture.

Cartridge socket in memory

expansion clothing: for -
expansion".
future
Power socket, now using the
smaller microjach socket instead
of the old Commodore din-type
socket.

Joystick ports for the ioysticks thar

are not yet available,

Serial podto connect to disk

drives, printers, etc. This is the Keyboard connector, interfaces
same as the 64 equivalent. the keys to the board.

7501 CPU, another Commodore

version of the 6502 chip.

Cassette port, now a din-type ---

socket instead of the old edge
connector which means your old
cassette deck won't work.
RAM chips. containing 16 Kbytes
of RAM.
BASICRAM contains the new 3.5
Basic containing those nifty
sound and graphics commands.
Soundand graphics chips. This
chip is not as powerful as its 64
equivalents t w o instead of
three sound channels and, worst
of all, no sprites!

Commodore C16 M I THE PLUS 4 CONNECTION

Price
E139

Size
404)(216)(75 mm

Processor
7501. 0.89 Mhz in text mode,1.76 in high
resolution, ' 4 0
Memory
16K RAM 111
The plus 4 matches the 64's interfaces. The reset button is the only addition.
Resolution

Text 40)(25; Graphics 320x160 in 121 colours

Interlaces THE C-16 CONNECTION

2 ioystick ports, serial interface, cassette port,
cartridge port.
Language
BASIC

Keyboard
68 keys including function keys. •
Manuals
Although patchy, is a considerable

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Cursor Keys
Asensible arrangement, though
the keys leave a lot to be desired.
Function Keys
Each of these can be programmed
with two commands of up to 128
characters.
Power socket
On/off Switch
Reset Button
A welcome sight!

Serial Bus
7501 CPU
Peripherals such as a disk drive
and printer can plug in here.
Cassette Socket
The computer's dedicated - - - - - 84K RAM
cassette recorder plugs in here. SOKof this is available for Basic
programming.
User Port
Video and Sound Output Socket
ROMs
Joystick Sockets The ROMs contain BASIC V3.5
These two sockets take the Plus and the four software packages.
4's dedicated joysticks. Standard Expansion Port
Joysticks cannot be used This is used by cartridge software
and by a 'fast" disk drive.
ULA Case
TV Modulator A large ULA (uncommitted logic
This gives a signal for an ordinary array) chip is contained inside
television set. this metal case, which protects
against radio interference.

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pay for; the built-in software is free... Price

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