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--- buying_a_commodore_64u [2026/01/06 16:22] – [Founders] walter
+++ buying_a_commodore_64u [2026/02/02 20:27] (current) – [How to buy] walter
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 ==== Basic ====
-The 'Basic beige' version with the classic look. This is also the most affordable version. $350
+The 'Basic beige' version with the classic look. This is also the most affordable version. USD$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
+The 'Starlight Edition'. It has a transparent case and PCB with built in LED-lights with software control options for those lights. It is mid priced. USD$400
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 ==== Founders ====
-The 'Founders edition'. It also has 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
+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. USD$550
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 ==== The difference between editions ====
-**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 are all Commodore 64 Ultimate editions exactly the same from a technical point of view and included materials.**//
-To obtain the transparent effect of the Starlight and Founders editions other materials are used for the construction. This makes the device less sturdy then the basic beige edition. Certain people have complained their examples flex a lot. Other 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.
+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 device flexes a lot when pressing the keyboard. Other buyers say it is present but acceptable. //see [[hardware_faq#does_it_bend_or_flexes]]//
-th party 3D printed braces have been created to increase the structural strengt if deemed needed.
+Flexing may be the result of incorrect assembly and can be significantly reduced by correcting any such issues, if present.
-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.
+Third-party 3D-printed braces are also available to increase structural strength if additional reinforcement is deemed necessary.
+Note: listed prices are 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
+  * https://www.commodore.net/category/computers   <= <wrap hi>Buy Commodore 64 Ultimate</wrap>
-If you use this referral link you get $10 off.
-  * www.commodore.net/referral/wztYNJLk8qln
+If you use this referral link you get $10 off.
+  * www.commodore.net/referral/wztYNJLk8qln  <= <wrap hi>Get $10 off a sale on the Commodore store</wrap>
+===== Sales figures =====
+Some very nice statistics about the sale of the Commodore 64 Ultimate
+  * https://slapsoft.com/c64_sales.html
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