
    64 Good reasons that the Commodore 64 surpasses the IBM
		(or any clone) 486 machine.

1.   Has a graphics co-processor (sprites).
2.   Flat memory model (all directly accessible).
3.   Lots of software written *SPECIFICALLY* for it.
4.   Basic in ROM.
5.   Built in joystick ports.
6.   Hardware debugged.
7.   Don't have to worry about an Apple lawsuit.
8.   No noisy fan.
9.   Not crippled by compatibility with previous machines.
10.  Not compatible with 8088.
11.  Won't be made obsolete by the 586.
12.  Good user manual.
13.  Has cartridge port (built in ROM expander).
14.  Superior sound capability (can be hooked to external speakers).
15.  Volume of sound can be adjusted.
16.  Standard color graphics.
17.  Can draw with shapes on sides of keys (alt-A, ctrl-B, etc.).
18.  Brand name.
19.  Can be made Z80 compatible.
20.  Bus runs at full speed of processor.
21.  Can support 5 drives.
22.  Machine well documented.
23.  Sturdy (can survive multiple 3 foot falls).
24.  Small foot-print.
25.  TV adapter included.
26.  Doesn't need a cache.
27.  Memory map is well documented.
28.  Highly integrated design.
29.  Much larger user base.
30.  Bus has same number of bits as processor (no bottle neck).
31.  No bloated programs on 47 low density disks.
32.  Higher sales in Europe especially Eastern Europe.
33.  No waiting on IBM or Microsoft.
34.  Avoid brutal comparisons to workstations.
35.  Maximum repair cost $100.
36.  Cheap!
37.  Sprite collision detection.
38.  OS does not fall back to DOS on large error.
39.  OS takes full advantage of the hardware.
40.  OS is in ROM.
41.  Much lighter (notebook like weight).
42.  64C has GUI.
43.  Software is inexpensive.
44.  Can play music with floppy drive.
45.  More reliable.
46.  Bitmaps take less memory.
47.  No supersonic directory listings.
48.  Never have to use DOS.
49.  Longer useful life.
50.  Upgrade drive to 1571 and 1581.
51.  Upgrade path to 128.
52.  Programs smaller and easier to understand.
53.  Can use 27" screen (family room TV or projection TV).
54.  Great first computer.
55.  Fond childhood memories.
56.  Might be in the attic (don't have to go out and buy one).
57.  Won't depreciate much more.
58.  Fits into allowance.
59.  Low power consumption.
60.  Basic architecture is newer.
61.  More games.
62.  Better looking.
63.  Can be emulated by the Commodore Amiga at full speed.
64.  Boots to OS *MUCH* faster.

Do you realize how much worse the 486's look compared to a Commodore
Amiga instead of the lowly Commodore 64?!?!

