[Coco] That machine could be nice to run a CoCo emulator...

[Frank Swygert]

Are there only idiots working at Commodore? The "keyboard computer" isn't new at all. I've seen similar units advertised for the last 5-6 years in a few computer magazines. They aren't wide spread, but a far cry from "There's nothing like it." 

Hmmm... looks familiar....
http://www.cybernetman.com/en/products/zero-footprint-pc/
This is the company that actually builds the things, and they've been doing it since 2001 at least. 

Looks like I might be a bit hasty with the criticism of "There's nothing like it." I can't find another manufacturer of a computer-in-keyboard design now. This appears to be the one I've seen before, just an updated design. All the other compact or all-in-one computers either have a very small box with at least part of the Ps external (like the Mac Mini) or everything built into the monitor. 

I guess they want to capitalize on the popularity of the old C=64 and other home computers. That might generate a few nostalgic sales, but I doubt that many. Make a CoCo4 sticker for it and ship with an emulator for compatibility? Can use ANY PC compatible for that! 

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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:03:25 +0100
From: Torsten Dittel <Torsten at Dittel.info>

That machine could be nice to run a CoCo emulator...
http://www.commodoreusa.net/index.html

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