Commodore SX-64
The Commodore SX-64, also known as the Executive 64, or VIP-64 in Europe, is a portable, briefcase/suitcase-size "luggable" version of the popular Commodore 64 home computer and the first full-color portable computer.
| Type | Portable computer |
|---|---|
| Release date | December 1983 |
| Introductory price | US$995 (1984) equivalent to $2,900 in 2023 |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Operating system | Commodore KERNAL Commodore BASIC 2.0 |
| CPU | MOS Technology 6510 @ 1.02 MHz (NTSC version) @ 0.985 MHz (PAL version) |
| Memory | 64 KB RAM + 20 KB ROM |
| Graphics | VIC-II (320 x 200, 16 colors, sprites, raster interrupt) |
| Sound | SID 6581 (3x Osc, 4x Wave, Filter, ADSR, Ring) |
| Connectivity | 2x CIA 6526 Joystick, Power, ROM cartridge (modified), A/V, CBM-488 Floppy/Printer, GPIO/RS-232 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Commodore LCD |
The SX-64 features a built-in five-inch composite monitor and a built-in 1541 floppy drive. It weighs 10.5 kg (23 lb). The machine is carried by its sturdy handle, which doubles as an adjustable stand. It was announced in January 1983 and released eleven months later in December 1983, at 995 USD (equivalent to $2,918 in 2023).
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