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| Released in 1998, the Commodore Web.it (also known as the C64 Web.it) was a compact, internet-oriented PC sold under the Commodore name by Web Computers International. Though it had little in common with the original Commodore 64 in terms of hardware, it included a C64 emulator and was marketed toward families as an affordable, all-in-one computer for basic web browsing and productivity. The machine ran a simplified version of MS-DOS and Windows 3.x from ROM, making boot-up quick and relatively trouble-free. It included common applications such as Netscape Navigator and Lotus AmiPro pre-installed. With built-in VGA and TV output, users could connect the Web.it to either a standard monitor or a household television — ideal for living room use. While the idea of a Commodore-branded internet computer was appealing, especially with retro-themed marketing, the Web.it struggled in a saturated market. The C64 emulation was limited in performance and compatibility, and the hardware, though serviceable, was underpowered by 1998 standards. Still, the Web.it remains a curious and rare piece of late ’90s computer history — a final flicker of the Commodore name during the early internet era. |
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