APPENDIX A
COMMODORE 64 ACCESSORIES
AND SOFTWARE
ACCESSORIES
The Commodore 64 will support Commodore VIC20 storage devices
and accessories-DATASSETTE recorder, disk drive, modem, printer -
so your system can expand to keep pace with changing needs.
· Datasette Recorder-This low cost tape unit enables programs and
data t~ be stored on cassette tape, and played back at a later
time. The data sette can also be used to play pre-written programs.
· Disk-The single disk unit uses standard SIf4-inch floppy diskettes,
about the size of a 45 RPM record, to store programs and data.
Disks allow faster access to data and hold up to 170,000 char-
acters of information each. Disk units are "intelligent," meaning
they have their own microprocessor and memory. Disks require no
resources from the Commodore 64, such as using part of main
memory.
· Modem-A low-cost communication device,the VICMODEM allows
access to other computers over ordinary telephone lines. Users will
have access to the full resources of large data bases such as The
Source, CompuServe, and Dow Jones News Retrieval Service (North
America only).
· Printer-The VIC printer produces printed copies of programs,
data, or graphics. This 30 character per second dot-matrix printer
uses plain tractor feed paper and other inexpensive supplies. The
printer attaches directly to the Commodore 64 without any addi-
tional interfaces.
. Interface Cartridges-A number of specialized cartridges will be
available for the Commodore 64 to allow various standard devices
such as modems, printers, controllers, and instruments to be at-
tached to the system.
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