Rockwell Advert - December 1980
From Byte - The Small Systems Journal
Rockwell AIM-65: As You Like It!
The AIM-65 - Advanced Interactive Monitor - was a development computer based upon MOS Technology's 6502, and as such it was a bit like an improved MOS/Commodore KIM-1.
It was considered as very good value, as it came with an integrated printer, keyboard, cassette interfaces, 4K RAM and a display - albeit a 20-character LED display - for £315, which is around £1,920 in 2024.
An official Rockwell advert for the AIM-65, from Byte, December 1978
There were a number of peripherals available for the AIM-65 - not least a range of different cases, including one with a built-in power supply for £110, or £670 in 2024.
There was also an acoustic-coupler modem for £200 (£1,210), a 32K memory card for £335 (£2,040) and a dual disk drive for a bargain £540, or £3,290 in 2024.
Date created: 03 December 2023
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