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System record · C128

Commodore 128.

Commodore’s expanded 8-bit system, combining native C128 operation with Commodore 64 compatibility and a CP/M mode.

Physical system in collection

Catalog data

System profile.

Manufacturer
Commodore
Family
Commodore 128
Platform
Commodore 8-bit / CP/M
Form factor
Home computer
Era
Mid-1980s
Record status
Initial catalog entry

Preservation scope

What gets recorded.

Test each operating mode, document video outputs, inspect memory and custom chips, and preserve compatible disks and peripherals.

  • Photograph the exterior, labels, ports, internals, and installed options.
  • Document operational state, known faults, repairs, and safe power-up procedure.
  • Inventory ROMs, storage devices, expansion hardware, peripherals, and accessories.
  • Image original media and publish hashes, formats, recovery notes, and usable derivatives.
  • Scan or link manuals, service information, advertisements, and other surviving context.

Collection notes

A record ready to grow.

This is the initial catalog entry. Add acquisition history, serial numbers, photographs, repair history, configuration details, media inventories, and downloadable material here as preservation work is completed.