The Apple II shows how amazing the C64 was
Ruben Schade, a tech writer and IaaS engineer, shared his experience with retro computers, favoring the Apple //e despite being a "Commodore guy." He praised the Apple //e's charm, expandability, and value proposition over the Commodore 64, acknowledging the C64's superior graphics and sound. Schade plans to enhance his Apple //e setup with modern reproductions, emphasizing its unique appeal for retro computing.
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Ruben Schade, a technical writer and IaaS engineer, shared his experience with retro computers, specifically the Apple //e Platinum and Commodore 64. Despite being a self-proclaimed "Commodore guy," Schade found unexpected joy in using the Apple //e due to its retro charm and expandability. He highlighted the differences between the Apple //e and the C64, acknowledging the C64's superior graphics and sound capabilities. Schade expressed his appreciation for the Apple //e's value proposition, mentioning add-on cards like the Mockingbird that could enhance its capabilities. He also discussed his plans to further customize his Apple //e setup with modern reproductions. While acknowledging the C64's popularity and impressive features, Schade emphasized the unique appeal and potential of the Apple //e for his retro computing activities. Overall, he reflected on the historical significance and personal enjoyment derived from using these iconic 8-bit machines.
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2 commentsI grew up with Apple II europlusses at school and a C64 at home - original Apple machines were quite expensive in Germany and we were not aware of the Apple clones. Both machines were - and still are - fun to hack in their very special way and I’m still using the 6502 as an example architecture in some of my courses. Good times, no matter if the 6502 was in an Apple or Commodore (or Atari).
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