[taborj]

> impossible to use for anything meaningful

I would posit that our definition of 'meaningful' has dramatically changed since the C64 days. Nowadays, if you aren't doing it online or collaborating with someone, it's not considered 'meaningful.' Back in 1983, this was not the case.

I think a better comparison would be to do the things a C64 was good at on a modern computer with modern workflows, and see which is easier/faster/more satisfying. I'm talking word processing, gaming, printing, etc.

I bet the C64 wins.

(Side note: you can get that C64 online and onto IRC or a telnet-enabled BBS; there are plenty of products to do that)