Let's face it though, it's going to go to the Mattel Aquarius for sure.
Which computer will be the most valuable in year 2050?
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robinsonmason
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Re: Which computer will be the most valuable in year 2050?
I voted C64 - though the VIC-20 is my first love where I cut my teeth.
Let's face it though, it's going to go to the Mattel Aquarius for sure.
Let's face it though, it's going to go to the Mattel Aquarius for sure.
Re: Which computer will be the most valuable in year 2050?
Individually, this one:
(Silver plated, 2 millionth VIC 20 courtesy of old-computers.com)
But realistically, I think the VIC could overtake the cultural impact of the C64. Compare it to the Odyssey2 vs the original Odyssey. The story of Ralph Baer makes the 1972 original much more valuable despite the greater sales and cultural impact of the 1978 sequel.
I think cultural impact simply erodes as pathos over time. Generations from now, one with no personal experience with either computer would probably value the older one more. I wasn't around for the era of vintage cars I now appreciate, and I would value an average car from the 30s over a popular car from the 60s.
(Silver plated, 2 millionth VIC 20 courtesy of old-computers.com)
But realistically, I think the VIC could overtake the cultural impact of the C64. Compare it to the Odyssey2 vs the original Odyssey. The story of Ralph Baer makes the 1972 original much more valuable despite the greater sales and cultural impact of the 1978 sequel.
I think cultural impact simply erodes as pathos over time. Generations from now, one with no personal experience with either computer would probably value the older one more. I wasn't around for the era of vintage cars I now appreciate, and I would value an average car from the 30s over a popular car from the 60s.