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 ===== Editions =====
 There are 3 editions.
-The 'Basic beige' version with the classic look. And that also the most affordable version. $350
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-The 'Starlight Edition'. It has a transparent case and has build in LED-lights. And software control options for those lights. It is mid priced. $400
+==== Basic ====
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+The 'Basic beige' version with the classic look. This is also the most affordable version. $350
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+==== Starlight ====
+The 'Starlight Edition'. It has a transparent case and PCB and has build in LED-lights. And software control options for those lights. It is mid priced. - $400
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+==== Founders ====
+The 'Founders edition'. It also has a transparant case and PCB with built in LED-lights. But it has a distinctive gold-yellow colour and a golden coloured keyboard. This is the most expensive version. - $550
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-The 'Founders edition'. It also has transparant case and built in LED-lights. But it has a distinctive gold-yellow colour and a golden coloured keyboard. This is the most expensive version. $550
+==== The difference between editions ====
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+//**Besides the esthetics and the LED-lights are all Commodore 64 Ultimate editions exactly the same from a technical point of view and included materials.**//
-Besides the esthetics and the LED-lights all versions are the same. The technical specifications and included accessorizes are exactly the same.
+To obtain the transparent effect of the Starlight and Founders editions lighter materials are used for the construction. This makes the device less sturdy then the basic beige edition. Some buyers have reported their example flexes a lot when pressing the keyboard. Other buyers say it is present but acceptable.
+Flexing could be the result of incorrect assembly and can be significantly reduced by correcting those mistakes if present.
+th party 3D printed braces have been created to increase the structural strengt if deemed needed.
+Note: listed prices is without value added tax, shipping and potential import tax. Depending of the destination the final price can differ significantly. When ordering you get a better idea of the final price.
+===== How to buy =====
 The only place to buy them at present is via the website of Commodore:
   * https://www.commodore.net/category/computers
 If you use this referral link you get $10 off.
   * www.commodore.net/referral/wztYNJLk8qln
-Note: there is actually a 4th computer option on the Commodore website buy. The 'Commodore 64X'. That is a 'normal computer' inside a Commodore 64 case. It runs a custom C64 themed Linux distribution. But as being a modern computer you can install also Windows on it.