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PET 8000 Series
“The PET 8000 series was the culmination of everything we learned from the 2001 and 4000 series. These were serious business machines with the expandability and performance that professional users demanded.” - Chuck Peddle, PET Designer
🚧 Coming Soon!
We’re currently developing comprehensive coverage of the Commodore PET 8000 Series - the pinnacle of Commodore’s 8-bit business computer line.
What’s Coming:
📋 Complete Product Coverage:
- PET 8008 - Entry-level business model
- PET 8016 - Standard professional configuration
- PET 8032 - High-end business system
- PET 8096 - Maximum memory configuration
- PET 8296 - Advanced professional model
🔧 Technical Deep-Dive:
- Advanced 6502-based architecture
- Expanded memory addressing
- Professional keyboard design
- Enhanced graphics capabilities
- Business-oriented I/O options
📸 Rich Visual Content:
- Professional product photography
- Vintage business advertisements
- Technical documentation and manuals
- Comparison with earlier PET models
💼 Professional Features:
- IEEE-488 bus connectivity
- Dual floppy drive support
- Professional software ecosystem
- Network and multi-user capabilities
Why the PET 8000 Series Matters
The PET 8000 series represented the peak of Commodore’s business computer evolution:
- Maximum expandability for professional applications
- Robust construction for continuous business use
- Advanced connectivity for office environments
- Comprehensive software support for business tasks
Market Impact
The PET 8000 series competed directly with early IBM PCs and other professional systems, establishing Commodore as a serious player in the business computer market before the company’s focus shifted to home computers.
Legacy
Many PET 8000 systems remained in service well into the 1990s, testament to their robust design and reliability in professional environments.
📅 Expected Publication: Coming in the next major site update
🔍 Research Status: In progress - gathering technical specifications and business documentation
📧 Have Information? Contact us if you have PET 8000 series documentation, photos, or business memories to share!
This page is part of our ongoing effort to document every Commodore computer ever made. Check back soon for the complete PET 8000 series coverage!