BigDumbDinosaur wrote:
cbmeeks wrote:
That's not true. Z80's are still made, cheaper than 65C02's and run "OFFICIALLY" at up to 20MHz.
Yes, and at 20 MHz they perform at about the same level as the 65C02 running at 10 MHz.
As always, you only get what you pay for.
Oh, I don't doubt the performance. I knew I would get a little flack for mentioning the Z80. But I mostly meant that it's certainly not "dead" and that it still has a huge following. But I prefer the 65C02 all the way.
BigDumbDinosaur wrote:
Years ago (mid-1970s, to be precise), I learned the Z80 assembly language as part of a work assignment. I used it for about six months and then got involved with the 6502, learning its assembly language. I have not touched a Z80 since around 1980, but continue to write code for the 6502 family. That should tell you something...
I find both languages to be quite enjoyable, actually. I program (from time to time) on the Propeller and I find its assembly to remind me of the Z80 assembly. Again, I enjoy the 65C02 MORE...I just don't hate the Z80.
BigDumbDinosaur wrote:
I don't know anyone who knows anything about the Z80. Most likely that has to do with the proliferation of the 6502 in so many products.
Well, that depends on the circle of people you associate with, I suppose. I know quite a few competent Z80 developers and the Colecovision homebrew scene is very active.
Again, I'm not knocking the 65C02 (it's my favorite)...just saying...