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[[Category:Atari 8-bit | | name = Atari 800 | ||
| cpu = [[MOS 6502C]] | |||
| manufacturer = [[Atari]] | |||
| form factor = Microcomputer | |||
| ram = 8 KB - 48KB | |||
| clock speed = 1 MHz | |||
| operating system = In-ROM [[Atari BASIC]] | |||
| year introduced = November 1979 | |||
| image = atari800.jpg | |||
| caption = An atari 800 | |||
}} | |||
The '''Atari 800''' was the big brother of the [[Atari 400]]. Made by [[Atari]], the 800 was noted for having a real [[keyboard]], and a dual [[ROM cartridge]] slots. Although not as sucessfull as the 400, most programs never took advantage of the second slot of the 400. | |||
The Atari 400 & 800 both initially shipped with 8KB of [[RAM]], however, as RAM prices dropped Atari started to ship machines with more [[main memory]]. It's worth noting that unlike [[Commodore]]'s [[VIC-20]], the Atari 400 could have its RAM upgraded. | |||
Similar to the [[Amiga]], the Atari 400 had 3 [[co-processor]]s, the ANTIC, CTIA/GTIA, and POKEY. And just like the Amiga they were designed by [[Jay Miner]]. | |||
== Emulators == | |||
The [[Atari800]] [[emulator]] is [[portable]] and somewhat popular. http://atari800.sourceforge.net/ | |||
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==External links== | |||
* [http://www.laughton.com/paul/abps/oss/oss.html The Atari 400/800 and OSS] | |||
[[Category: Atari 8-bit Computers]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:11, 23 May 2023
| Atari 800 | |
 An atari 800 | |
| Manufacturer: | Atari |
|---|---|
| Year Introduced: | November 1979 |
| Form Factor: | Microcomputer |
| Clock Speed: | 1 MHz |
| Memory Size: | 8 KB - 48KB |
| CPU: | MOS 6502C |
| Operating System: | In-ROM Atari BASIC |
The Atari 800 was the big brother of the Atari 400. Made by Atari, the 800 was noted for having a real keyboard, and a dual ROM cartridge slots. Although not as sucessfull as the 400, most programs never took advantage of the second slot of the 400.
The Atari 400 & 800 both initially shipped with 8KB of RAM, however, as RAM prices dropped Atari started to ship machines with more main memory. It's worth noting that unlike Commodore's VIC-20, the Atari 400 could have its RAM upgraded.
Similar to the Amiga, the Atari 400 had 3 co-processors, the ANTIC, CTIA/GTIA, and POKEY. And just like the Amiga they were designed by Jay Miner.
Emulators
The Atari800 emulator is portable and somewhat popular. http://atari800.sourceforge.net/
