commodore 64/128 question

[Lance Lyon]

Hi Jay,

> So, my question is - for the c128 people... if I really just want a C64, 
> will the C128's C64 emulation be 100% and make me happy? If so I'd like a 
> 128 as long as I'm going for a C64 so I have some extra functionality to 
> play with. But if the C128 won't run 100% of the C64 software, then I'd 
> best just stick with getting a C64.
>
> Advice?

99.9% compatible - there are a few badly written C64 programs that won't 
work & you may have issues with some fast loaders in 64 mode. However, by & 
large it's a superior machine - C128 40 & 80 colum modes, 64 mode, CP/M mode 
& let's not forget it's better keyboard! If you must, get the 128D rather 
than the flat 128. Looks better & if you get the metal case job (DCR) you'll 
end up with a 64k VDC rather than the 16k one in the origanl D & flat C128. 
I have a 128D here on my desk & it takes up less space than the 64 it 
replaced (monitor behind, floppy beside).

cheers,

Lance
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