{"id":71,"date":"2021-01-21T21:48:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T21:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marksvintagecomputers.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2024-10-02T17:31:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:31:36","slug":"commodore-amiga-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marksvintagecomputers.com\/?p=71","title":{"rendered":"Commodore Amiga A500: The Home Computer That Defined Multimedia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

the Commodore Amiga A500 became one of the most iconic home computers of the late 80s and early 90s. Renowned for its powerful graphics, sound capabilities, and multitasking OS, the A500 found success with gamers, artists, and home users alike. It was particularly popular for gaming, with titles like The Secret of Monkey Island<\/em>, Lemmings<\/em>, and Shadow of the Beast<\/em> showcasing the machine\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Processor<\/strong>: 16\/32-bit Motorola 68000 running at 7.16 MHz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memory<\/strong>: 512 KB of RAM (expandable to 9 MB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graphics<\/strong>: Advanced custom chipset supporting up to 4096 colors and multiple resolutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low resolution: 320×256 pixels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High resolution: 640×256 pixels (up to 4096 colors in HAM mode)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audio<\/strong>: 4-channel stereo sound (Paula sound chip)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storage<\/strong>: Built-in 880 KB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, with support for external drives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating System<\/strong>: AmigaOS, a multitasking operating system with a graphical user interface (Workbench)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connectivity<\/strong>: Parallel and serial ports, mouse\/joystick ports, expansion port for additional peripherals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original Release Date:<\/strong> 1987<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discontinued:<\/strong> 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost (New in 1987):<\/strong> \u00a3499<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost (In 2024 Price):<\/strong> \u00a31550<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modifications I have performed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General clean inside<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replaced power supply with modern switch mode power supply<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replaced RTC battery on 512k RAM expansion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitted a RGB to HDMI converter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitted a Gotek drive as external drive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replaced yellowed and broken case<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replaced broken key “plunger”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replaced broken keyboard membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost to me for computer \u00a350.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost to me for repairs and upgrades \u00a3222.58<\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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