Amstrad (Schneider in Germany) · 1984

Amstrad CPC 464

Came with its own monitor and a tape deck built into the keyboard.

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Then vs now

Memory64 KBA 2025 phone has about 131,072× more
Clock speed4 MHzA phone core ticks about 750× faster
Launch price£249Base model at launch
MakerAmstrad (Schneider in Germany)
Released1984
ProcessorZilog Z80A, 4 MHz
Memory64 KB
StorageBuilt-in cassette
Launch price£249
Big inUK, France, Spain, Germany

Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).

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When did the Amstrad CPC 464 come out?

The Amstrad CPC 464 was released in 1984 by Amstrad (Schneider in Germany).

How much did the Amstrad CPC 464 cost when it was new?

About £249 for the base model at launch.

How much memory and speed did the Amstrad CPC 464 have?

64 KB of memory and a Zilog Z80A processor at 4 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 131,072 times more memory.

How many people had the Amstrad CPC 464 as their first computer?

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Where was the Amstrad CPC 464 popular?

It was especially popular in UK, France, Spain, Germany.

Can you still buy the Amstrad CPC 464?

Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.

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