Categories: Technology

iHome Turns Your iPad Into A Retro Commodore 64 Setup

There are a ton of devices out there from the early ’80s that I call retro things. They range from toys to gadgets, and as soon as something new hits the store, I think about these things that we once knew were on the very edge of technology. How we have managed to progress technology to the level it is today is hard to imagine. This is especially true when you think about the short amount of time it has taken us to get from there to here, if you know what I mean. However, some people still have an urge to retrofy their lives, and that makes manufacturers constantly search for new ways to bring us new gear in retro packaging.

One such retrofication is the iHome dock. It is a simple iPad dock, but with a little twist that will send you about 30 years back in time. This little thing, after the iPad has been inserted, actually looks like a legit ’80s desktop computer. It is very similar to the Commodore 64 in a way, and that is what makes it so darn awesome. To imagine that you can turn your iPad into a retrofied computer is just what a geek needs to get a huge smile on his or her face.

This thing is a great way to create that desktop computer feel even though you have an iPad. It was presented at this year’s CES (2012), and it is sure to become a great success since so many people are looking for a solution, or a dock rather, that will enable them to use a standard keyboard (a qwerty keyboard) instead of having to type away on the touchscreen. The touchscreen is good and all, but sometimes you just want a regular keyboard to type on. It’s usually a lot faster, and optimizing time is a necessity for sure. Bring on the retrofication!

Via: [Chip Chick]

Richard Darell

Richard Darell is the founder and CEO of Bit Rebels, a multifaceted online news outlet that reports daily on the latest developments in technology, social media, design and everything geek. Today this media entity welcomes more than 3.5 million unique visitors per month and is considered the go-to place for people in constant motion. As an Internet entrepreneur, he is dedicated to constantly trying to develop new ways to bring content faster and closer to the end user in a more streamlined way. His excitement for statistics has allowed him to further develop systems that continuously produce accurate and fast-paced analytics to better optimize the approach by which Bit Rebels presents news and content. His graphic design background has proven to be an important tool when designing new systems and features for Bit Rebels since the development of solid and stable code depends entirely on their structure and implemented procedures. Richard currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden and directs the Bit Rebels offices in both Stockholm and Atlanta. You can reach Richard at richard@bitrebels.com

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