Commodore 128D

The Commodore 128D placed C128 electronics and a 1571-compatible drive in a desktop enclosure with a detached keyboard.

Its integrated storage and professional layout made it especially popular in Europe.

Notable Features

• The original 128D uses a plastic case with a carrying handle and keyboard storage.
• An internal 1571-compatible mechanism supports burst-mode disks.

Historical Significance

• Its integrated storage and professional layout made it especially popular in Europe.

Collector’s Notes

• Board revision, regional video standard, power supply, keyboard legends and original accessories should be recorded.
• Memory, storage, displays and expansion hardware should be documented because configurations often changed during a system’s working life.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Commodore 128D
Manufacturer	Commodore
Launched	Tuesday, January 1, 1985
Discontinued	1989
Country	United States
CPU	MOS 8502 at 2 MHz plus Zilog Z80A at 4 MHz
Units Sold
Form Factor	Desktop computer with separate keyboard
Power	External or internal mains supply according to model
Networking	Commodore serial networking and third-party network adapters where supported
Operating System	BASIC 7.0, C64 mode and CP/M
Expansion / I/O	C128 ports with integrated drive
Keyboard	Detached keyboard
Storage	Built-in 1571-compatible floppy drive
Sound	SID synthesizer
Colours	16 colours
Graphics	VIC-II and VDC graphics
Display	External monitor; VIC-II and RGBI VDC outputs
ROM	C128 and C64 ROM sets
RAM	128KB
CPU Speed	1 or 2 MHz 8502; 4 MHz Z80