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CBM Series (Commodore Business Machines)
“The CBM series represented our most ambitious attempt to compete in the high-end business market. These weren’t just computers - they were complete business solutions with the power and expandability that serious professionals demanded.” - Bob Russell, Commodore Engineer
🚧 Coming Soon!
We’re currently developing comprehensive coverage of the Commodore CBM Series - the professional business computers that represented Commodore’s push into the high-end commercial market.
What’s Coming:
📋 Complete Product Coverage:
- CBM 3000 Series - Professional workstations
- CBM 4000 Series - Advanced business systems
- CBM 8000 Series - High-end professional computers
- SuperPET - Dual-processor educational system
- CBM-II Series - Advanced business line
🔧 Technical Deep-Dive:
- Dual-processor architectures (6502 + Z80)
- Advanced memory management
- Professional-grade keyboards
- High-resolution displays
- Extensive I/O capabilities
- Network and multi-user support
📸 Rich Visual Content:
- Professional product photography
- Business environment setups
- Technical documentation
- Comparison with competing systems
💼 Business Applications:
- Professional software ecosystem
- Multi-user operating systems
- Database and accounting applications
- CAD and engineering software
- Office automation solutions
Why the CBM Series Matters
The CBM series represented Commodore’s most serious attempt to compete with IBM, DEC, and other professional computer manufacturers:
- Professional reliability for mission-critical applications
- Advanced architecture ahead of many competitors
- Comprehensive software support for business needs
- Scalable systems from single-user to multi-user configurations
Market Position
Released during the early 1980s, the CBM series competed directly with:
- IBM System/23 and early PCs
- DEC Professional series
- Wang professional workstations
- Other high-end business systems
Historical Context
The CBM series showed Commodore’s engineering capabilities beyond home computers, featuring innovations that wouldn’t appear in mainstream PCs for years. However, market timing and IBM’s dominance limited their commercial success.
Legacy
Many CBM systems remained in specialized applications well into the 1990s, particularly in:
- Educational institutions
- Engineering firms
- Small business environments
- Government installations
📅 Expected Publication: Coming in the next major site update
🔍 Research Status: In progress - gathering business documentation and technical specifications
📧 Have Information? Contact us if you have CBM series 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 CBM series coverage!