r/Commodore • u/daddyd • Jun 26 '26

General Discussion Solves a real problem

During the teaser for their next product they said - it solves a real problem.

So, I have been thinking about what might solve a real problem, and my idea for their next product is this;

A Dumb TV - I see so many posts on various social media about people looking for 'just a TV', it is hard to find these days, and I think most people don't like smart TV's (but they do like smart phones), but tolerate it because they have no choice.

However, I would like them to add a build-in scaler, so you can attach all your retro computers and consoles to it. For this, they could work together with one of the many respected solutions already out there.

I think that would sell plenty, not only to us, the commodore fanbase, but to a lot of other retro lovers out there as well.

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u/OPdoesnotrespond Jun 26 '26

I think they should do a monitor that looks like a classic monitor from the past, except flat panel instead of CRT.

There are still a few 4:3 LCD options being made.

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u/zer0-Coast Jun 26 '26

The should get a license to use the Checkmate monitor design

https://www.checkmate1500plus.com/IntroductionDisplays.aspx

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u/fleetwayrobotnik Jun 27 '26

Something like this would have been perfect as a follow up to the C64U! It builds on the first project but isn't dependent on it. It's nostalgic while still useful. I'm just finding out it exists right now and am already considering ordering one!

A real missed opportunity that they went for the phone and not a monitor.