Create a MEGA65 Laptop with an old Lenovo Thinkpad and some tweaking!

I love my @MEGA65retro; however, it's a bear to travel with so I decided to create my own travel MEGA65 "system" using a Lenovo Thinkpad T480 and Windows 11. I even modify the keyboard to add those important PETSCII characters. I'll show you my modifications, talk Windows 11 and why is the best operating system for Commodore retro-computer enthusiast (but maybe not for general use), the MEGA65 emulator XEMU, and the other Commodore retro softwares I use like VICE, Dir Master, CBM prg Studio, and others. I end the video with what's missing and ask the viewers some questions. Links: Disclosure Statement: When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to Amazon, the eBay Partner Network, and/or others. Thanks for your support of the blog and the YouTube channel when you use these links. 1. [Commodore 64 Non-Transparent Keyboard Labels](https://amzn.to/3wXW8pr) 2. [Lenovo T480s on eBay](https://ebay.us/xMli2A) 3. [XEMU Emulator](https://github.lgb.hu/xemu/) 4. [VICE](https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/) 5. [DirMaster](https://style64.org/dirmaster) 6. [CBM prg Studio](http://www.ajordison.co.uk/index.html) 7. [TheC64 Joystick](https://amzn.to/3RsXa4n) #mega65 #lenovo #windows11 📝 Companion blog post with more information and all the links you need at: http://www.retrocombs.com/mega65-laptop Find me online at: 📝 Blog: http://www.retrocombs.com/ 🐦 Twitter:   / stevencombs   📹 YouTube:    / stevencombs   📘 Facebook: https://fb.com/retrocombsfb *Producers:* Jamie's Hack Shack The Lovely Accountant *Executive Producers:* Boba Fett Mislav Krleža Mindrail 👍 Please take the time to like, subscribe, and support the channel using the links ↑. Find something useful that provided information or saved you time? Send a {❤THANKS}! You can now become a member, or support me, at ☕ BMAC (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retroCombs) using fun Commodore Computer inspired levels. Sign up for a C128 (Producer) or MEGA65 (Executive Producer) membership to have your name listed in future videos. Music Credit: Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio (Thanks for all the great retro tunes, Karl!) Time Codes: 00:00 - Video Introduction 00:58 - Video Bumper 01:08 - Companion Blog Post 01:18 - Support the Channel 01:31 - Companion Blog Post 01:38 - It starts with a laptop 02:08 - Oh No, It's a Windows Laptop! 03:35 - Why I Chose Windows 04:18 - Commodore Software for Windows 06:40 - Making the Keyboard More Commodore-Like 08:26 - XEMU xMEGA65 Emulator 08:48 - The Lenovo Keyboard is Good Enough 09:00 - XEMU advantages 09:13 - XEMU Keyboard Configuration File 09:35 - Non-Distraction Mode 09:49 - Roundtripping Software Development 10:10 - Cloud Syncing a Working Disk Image 11:43 - Still Frustrations with my Solution 13:15 - What's Missing from my MEGA65 Laptop? 13:56 - Summing UP 14:21 - Watch More retroCombs!