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|Released = 1983 |
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| Type | Personal computer |
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| Release date | 1983 |
| Operating system | Microsoft BASIC 2.0 |
| CPU | MOS Technology 6510 |
The Educator 64 also known as the PET 64 and Model 4064 was a microcomputer made by Commodore Business Machines in 1983. It was sold to schools as a replacement for aging Commodore PET systems. The 4064 designation follows in line with the PET's 4008, 4016 and 4032 models as a 64kB 40-column model.
The innards of the Educator 64 were refurbished Commodore 64 motherboards and greenscreen monitors. The area above the keyboard contained a quick reference card for BASIC 2.0 commands. The only difference between the Educator 64 and the other models is the graphics capabilities. The Educator 64 retained the ability to display shades of green, while the PET 64 and 4064 were monochrome-only.
The Educator 64 was not sold in great numbers. It suffered from its monochrome display - many 64 titles assumed the availability of color. And, by this time, the education market was firmly in Apple's grasp.