Commodore Socks
Description: The Commodore Amiga: A Revolutionary Computer in the 1980s and 1990s The Commodore Amiga was a groundbreaking family of personal computers, produced between 1985 and 1994, that set new standards in multimedia computing. Featuring 16-bit and 16/32-bit processors, 256 KB or more of RAM, and mouse-driven graphical user interfaces (GUIs), the Amiga outperformed many contemporary systems. Its custom chipset, equipped with specialized coprocessors for audio, video, and direct memory access, allowed it to handle advanced graphics and sound independently of the main CPU. This unique architecture gave the Amiga a significant edge in graphics-intensive applications, gaming, and multimedia production. As one of the most influential computers of its ti
Description: The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit home computer that was developed by Sinclair Research. It was released in the United Kingdom on 23 April 1982, and became Britain's best-selling microcomputer. Referred to during development as the ZX81 Colour and ZX82, it was launched as the ZX Spectrum to highlight the machine's colour display, which differed from the black and white display of its predecessor, the ZX81. The Spectrum was released as six different models, ranging from the entry level with 16 KB RAM released in 1982 to the ZX Spectrum +3 with 128 KB RAM and built in floppy disk drive in 1987; altogether they sold over 5 million units worldwide (not counting unofficial clones).
Description: The SS Group A SV was a race homologation special based on Holden’s VN Commodore SS, which was built at Elizabeth, South Australia but extensively modified by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). It was powered by a 215 kW (288 hp) 4.9 L HEC 5000i V8 engine, which was mated to a six-speed ZF S6-40 manual transmission. The SS Group A SV existed primarily as a homologation special, created specifically so a racing optimised version of the Commodore could be utilised for Group A touring car motor racing. (text courtesy of wikipedia)
Description: The ZX Spectrum is remembered for its rubber keyboard, small compact size and distinctive rainbow motif. It was originally released in 1982 with 16 KB of RAM for £125 Sterling or with 48 KB for £175, these prices were later reduced to £99 and £129 respectively.Owners of the 16 KB model could purchase an internal 32 KB RAM upgrade. Later issue machines required the fitting of 8 dynamic RAM chips and a few TTL chips.
