The Commodore 16 was a computer released in 1984 intended as a cheaper alternative to the Commodore 64.
Description[]
Externally, the Commodore 16 looks like a black version of the Breadbin Commodore 64. It has 16K of RAM, however only 12K can be used. It has a 1.76 MHz MOS Technology 7501 CPU and runs version 3.5 of Commodore BASIC.
The Commodore 16 was designed to compete with the Sinclair Spectrum by being a cheap alternative to the Commodore 64. Cutbacks include not having a VIC-20/PET 2001/C64 compatible Cassette tape or floppy disk drive. It also has no user port, so it can only take data from the compatible datassette unit or a cartridge.
Models[]
Commodore 16[]
Commodore 116[]
The Europe exclusive even CHEAPER model of the Commodore 16.
Commodore 116 Portable[]
Never publicly released, only a few prototypes exist
Commodore 232[]
Never publicly released, only a few prototypes exist
Commodore Plus/4[]
See main article: Commodore Plus/4
Another commercial flop.
Commodore 264[]
Never publicly released, only a few prototypes exist
Commodore 364[]
Never publicly released, only a few prototypes exist
The Unofficial versions[]
There is no known attempts to revive the Commodore 16