Commodore 128 Programmer's Reference Manual page 12

COMMODORE 128
The Commodore 128 Personal Computer is a versatile, multimode computer. The lj
Commodore 128 is the successor to the commercially successful Commodore 64 com
puter. The principal features of the Commodore 128 are: \ I
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128K bytes of RAM, optionally expandable to 256K or 640K
80-column horizontal screen display - 11
Hardware and software compatibility with Commodore 64 \J
CP/M 3.0 operation
Enhanced BASIC language /
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As this Guide shows, the Commodore 128 has many other new or expanded
capabilities and features. Those listed above, however, are the most significant when ]
assessing the Commodore 128's capabilities against those of the Commodore 64 and (
other microcomputers.
The Commodore 128 is actually three computers in one, with the following three
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■ C128Mode
■ C64Mode ] j
■ CP/M Mode U
Two of these primary modes (C128 and CP/M) can operate using either a 40- or j j
80-column screen display. Following is a summary of the major features of each of the
three primary operating modes.
CI28MODE , ,
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In C128 Mode, the Commodore 128 Personal Computer provides the capabilities and
memory needed to run sophisticated applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, \
and database programs. [j
C128 Mode features include:
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8502 processor running at 1.02 or 2.04 MHz J
New, enhanced C128 Kernal
Built-in machine language monitor , I
Commodore BASIC 7.0 language, with over 140 commands and functions \ j
Special new BASIC 7.0 commands that provide better, quicker and easier ways
to create complex graphics, animation, sound and music programs
40-column text and bit map screen output using VIC II chip j J
80-column text screen output using 8563 chip LJ