Prototype of the SUX 6400

Here are some photos of what I call "prototype #0" of the SUX 6400. It was created by Steve Ramirez years ago.

Writing from Las Vegas,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug

The Jumpdisk Preservation Project

The Jumpdisk Preservation Project was something I started in 2008, after I discovered that Amiga Jumpdisks were nowhere to be found on the internet (or otherwise).  My own disks were starting to fail, so I fixed what I could and archived the rest, then put that archive on-line with a simple web interface.  At first, these were on a Red Hat server I personally ran from my home using my high speed connection, then later I migrated the files to a paid host.  Three years later, I continue to ensure Jumpdisk is freely available to anyone who wants it.

While my collection represented the most complete collection available, it wasn't complete, and so I had called on others to help me.  My ultimate goal is to obtain each and every thing ever published by Jumpdisk, then create an ISO image of that collection to freely distribute and share, ensuring that Jumpdisk will live on.  Bear in mind that Jumpdisk was a commercial venture.  I started this project purely for historical archival purposes; but I would respect the wishes of Richard Ramella.  I paid for each and every issue I had, as I know how Richard felt about pirating.  I wish to make clear that this archive is not a pirate effort.

Recently, I got a message from Syd Bolton of the Personal Computer Museum.  Syd indicates that he's currently in possession of a unique collection of Jumpdisk disks, and wishes to contribute to the project.  It's giving, community-minded people like Syd who help to make the retro computing community great.  I look forward to Syd's contributions to the project, and have my fingers crossed that it will complete the collection.

SUX 6400 / Digimaster combo released!

(first photo by Larry Anderson)

The Sound Ultimate Xpander 6400 audio digitizer and its accompanying Digimaster software were released on July 24, 2011 at the Commodore Vegas Expo v7. The CommVEx attendees were curious and enthusiastic about the hardware, and when they saw the software in operation, they were sold. Sales were good at CommVEx, with the SUX 6400 / Digimaster combo going for the CommVEx special price of $20 or $23 if the cartridge case was included.

Hydrophilic's Digimaster 128 for the C128 in 40-column mode now comes in the package.

The regular price is $22 US or $25 US if the cartridge case is included. Within the United States, shipping is $5.95 US Priority Mail flat-rate. Shipping to other countries is to be determined at the time of the order. To order the combo package, send check or money order to

D. Estel

185 W. Pilgrim Lane

Clovis, California 93612

U.S.A.

Payment by Paypal is available. Send your inquiry to rbernardo(at)iglou.com

Back from CommVEx,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

Because of the wacky wi-fi connection at the Las Vegas Club Hotel (the venue for the Commodore Vegas Expo v7), these photos couldn't be uploaded before the show. But here they are now! Three bottles were were distributed as door prizes.

After CommVEx,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug

Commodore Wine at CommVEx v7 2011

These are some pictures of the Syrah wine which will be door prizes at the Commodore Vegas Expo v7 2011 on July 23-24. The wine is dedicated to CBM engineer, Chuck Peddle.

Thanks to Baysinger Cellars,
Robert Bernardo
organizer - Commodore Vegas Expo v7 2011
http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex

SUX 6400 now in production!

(photos by the Goog)

The assembly line for the SUX 6400 started on Sunday! Looks as if it will meet its release deadline at the July 23-24 Commodore Vegas Expo. :)

The calm before CommVEx,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
July 23-24 Commodore Vegas Expo v7 2011 - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex

SUX 6400 - pre-production model #1

(photo by the Goog)

Here is the SUX 6400 pre-production model #1. This is what it will look like, except the production models will have a semi-transparent case. Assembly starts this month!

To read more about the SUX 6400, go to http://retro-link.blogspot.com/2011/05/6400-first-look.html

Writing from Haywards Heath, England,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
July 23-24 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex