#commodorepet

[adafruit]

🎄💾🗓️ Day 8: Retrocomputing Advent Calendar - Commodore PET 🎄💾🗓️

The Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor) came out in 1977 and was among the earliest personal computers - featuring an all-in-one design with a keyboard, monochrome monitor, and cassette deck - all within a single chassis. Powered by an MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor running at 1 MHz, it had 4 KB of RAM and was expandable up to 96 KB in later models. The PET had Commodore BASIC stored in ROM, allowing users to write and execute programs directly. Its display supported text resolutions of 40×25 or 80×25 characters, using the PETSCII character set for semigraphic capabilities. While early models did not have sound, later versions included a basic beeper. PET's all-in-one design and user-friendly interface contributed to its popularity in education and business, and it sold approximately 219,000 units before its discontinuation in 1982.

Check out the wikipedia page for some extended history and great photos -

Have first computer memories? Post’em up in the comments, or post yours on socialz’ and tag them #firstcomputer #retrocomputing – See you back here tomorrow!

[koney-scanlines]

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[rachelignotofsky]

That is one groovy PET. We got this computer today from a dude in the Bay Area who bought in in 1977 and kept it unused in his closet since 1983. (Primary source purchase!) It came with a cassette with his “mandala demo” and an earthquake monitoring program. Love this new addition to our vintage computer collection! . . . #commodorecomputer #vintagecomputer #commodorepet #computerhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CPFvUOLAtcq/?utm_medium=tumblr

[roodbaardtatsandart]

Commodore PET for mister Roel. Spot minor inconsistencies nerds! Done @pointblanktattoo #weert - - - #commodore #commodorepet #commodoretattoo #nerdtattoo #nerdstuff #computer #computertattoo #finelinetattoo #graphictattoo #tattoopunks #punknerd #frankie_deny (bij Point Blank Tattoo & Piercing) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgeA_lgL9sm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jecepede]

#Lemmings came to various systems in the last 30 years. But none of them is so funny as #PETSCII Lemmings!!! The game actually plays really well. Try it if you get the change... #Retro #RetroComputing #RetroComputer #RetroGaming #RetroGame #Commodore #Commodore64 #C64 #C64c #PET #CommodorePet https://www.instagram.com/p/CgB6y4IIvMJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[adoru-chaos]

A PET in Radiohead #Commodore #PS5 #KIDAMNESIAEXHIBITION #retrocomputing #computer #CommodorePET #8bit #KidAMnesia #Radiohead https://www.instagram.com/p/CWlfWPyIC7G/?utm_medium=tumblr

[abitmoredetail]

Old Commodore PET #toronto #dundasstreetwest #thejunction #commodore #commodorepet #personalcomputer #latergram (at Z&Z Income Tax) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VRQGhgDGV/?igshid=wpmkk0z6glgl

[andre-amitac-tsa]

#heinznixdorfmuseumsforum #part015 in #paderborn . #computerhistorymuseum #computerhistory . More #oldcomputers like #commodorepet #c64 , #altair but also the world famous #fairlightsynthesizer with the #fairlightcmi monitor #lightpen system was there. https://www.instagram.com/p/BysbD05IpQ-/?igshid=t15xloy86w6r

[favoritevideogames71]

Temple of Apshai (1979 Home Computers By Automated Simulations / Epyx). Temple of Apshai is considered one of the first graphical role-playing games for home computers, predating even the commercial release of Akalabeth. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Apshai #rpg #rpggame #templeofapshai #temple #apshai #computer #videogame #trs80 #commodore #commodorepet #1979 #retro #retrogaming #classic #

[redsnerdden]

Personal Computer CPU Pioneer Chuck Peddle Passed Away

Personal Computer CPU Pioneer Chuck Peddle Passed Away #MOSTechnology #CommodorePET #Technology #Computers #Apple #VideoGames #Atari #Nintendo

One of the most important engineers in the early home computer era has passed away after a long, lengthy battle to Pancreatic Cancer; he was 82 years old. Peddle was best known for being the lead designer of the MOS Technology’s 6502, a low-cost processor that was used in first-wave home computers such as the Apple II and the Commodore PET. At the time of 1975, MOS Technology’s 6502 was priced…

[koney-scanlines]

Rtx wOuLDn'T HanDLE thiS

[mistfunk]

Mistigram: a #CommodorePET from 1977 formed the basis for this glitch composition, "Four Zero Nine Six" - an allusion to the highest-performing model in its product line. This piece was made by @192.168.10.13 and included in last year's 24th anniversary MIST1118 artpack collection. https://ift.tt/2PJrSKs

[sbobcat]

First computer I learned to code on, #commodorepet @ #livingcomputersmuseum via Instagram http://bit.ly/2X0rHew

[jecepede]

I never knew this but The #C64 game Oil's Well (Bottom) also has a #CommodorePet version! I love it! #Retro #RetroComputing #RetroComputer #RetroGaming #RetroGame #Commodore #8032 #Commodore64 #C64c #PET #OilsWell https://www.instagram.com/p/CeRhAKbgMT6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[abitmoredetail]

Old Commodores #toronto #dundasstreetwest #thejunction #commodore #commodorepet #commodorevic20 #latergram (at Z&Z Income Tax) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VQfj-Ao7Y/?igshid=1ut00jrlpsagw

[koney-scanlines]

CommoDorE pet NUMber oNe