CNN of all places is running an article called What can you do with a Commodore 64? The article has some great quotations from folks who seem to know a few things, such as this great one from Daniel Mackey of NY:

"The current state of computing is crazy. Any time you buy a system it is already outdated. Back in the days of the Commodore you really didn't have to worry about that because the C64 was what it was -- other than expansion devices."

You tell'em, Daniel. We've talked incessantly here about the benefits of giving the software a little more time to catch up to the hardware. The article outlines several uses for a Commodore 64 (past and present), which range from music machine to emergency response. Definitely a fun an engaging read for anyone who loves the C-64.