Commodore 232
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Commodore 232
“The 232 was one of our more specialized professional systems, designed for specific business applications where standard PET systems weren’t quite enough. It represented our push into more targeted professional markets.” - Bob Russell, Commodore Engineer
🚧 Coming Soon!
We’re currently developing comprehensive coverage of the Commodore 232 - one of Commodore’s rarer professional computer systems.
What’s Coming:
📋 Complete Product Coverage:
- Professional system specifications
- Target market and applications
- Relationship to other Commodore business systems
- Production numbers and availability
🔧 Technical Deep-Dive:
- Advanced 6502-based architecture
- Professional-grade components
- Specialized I/O capabilities
- Memory and expansion options
📸 Rich Visual Content:
- Rare product photography
- Technical documentation
- Professional environment setups
- Comparison with contemporary systems
💼 Professional Applications:
- Specialized business software
- Professional use cases
- Industry-specific applications
- Multi-user capabilities
Why the Commodore 232 Matters
The Commodore 232 represented Commodore’s efforts to serve specialized professional markets:
- Targeted design - Specific professional applications
- Advanced features - Beyond standard home computers
- Professional reliability - Business-grade construction
- Market positioning - Competing with specialized systems
Historical Context
Released during Commodore’s expansion into professional markets, the 232 filled a specific niche between home computers and high-end business systems.
Rarity and Significance
The Commodore 232 is particularly significant for:
- Limited production - Relatively few units manufactured
- Specialized purpose - Targeted professional applications
- Historical importance - Part of Commodore’s business computer evolution
- Collector interest - Rare and sought-after system
Research Challenges
Documentation and information about the Commodore 232 is limited due to:
- Small production run - Few systems in circulation
- Professional market - Limited consumer documentation
- Time passage - Many records lost over decades
- Specialized nature - Technical documentation scattered
📅 Expected Publication: Coming in the next major site update
🔍 Research Status: In progress - seeking documentation and survivor systems
📧 Have Information? Contact us if you have Commodore 232 documentation, photos, or professional memories to share!
This page is part of our ongoing effort to document every Commodore computer ever made. Check back soon for the complete Commodore 232 coverage!