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Computers
In The Beginning
Atari 800
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Atari 800. Computer console: FCC approved, with built-in RF modulator, connects to any standard colour or black & white TV. Colour: Choose from 16 colours and 16 intensities. Sound: Four independent sound synthesisers for musical tones or game sounds, four octaves, variable volume and tone for each channel. Three text modes: 24 lines of 40 characters, double-width characters, nine graphics modes from 40 columns by 24 rows up to 320 columns by 192 rows.
Keyboard: 57 alphanumeric keys plus 4 special function keys, inverse video, upper/lower case, full screen editing, four-way cursor control, 29 graphics keys, full stroke keyboard for fast, easy data entry and interaction with the computer. I/O: Serial input/output port for simple connection to peripherals, four controller jacks for joystick and paddle controllers. Memory: Includes a built-in 10K Read Only Memory (ROM) Operating System with 48K Random Access Memory. ROM may be expanded with user-installed cartridge programs. CPU: 6502B microprocessor, 0.56 microsecond cycle, 1.8 MHz. Language: Atari BASIC Cartridge. Also programmable in Atari Microsoft BASIC, PILOT, PASCAL, extended Fig, Forth and assembly language. Monitor: If desired, a monitor jack allows composite video output for connection to a colour or black and white monitor (in addition to a standard television set). Owner's Guide: Atari BASIC Self-Teaching Guide and Atari BASIC Reference Manual. Extended Graphics Functions: Hi-resolution graphics, multi-coloured character set, software screen switching, mixed text and graphics modes, multiple redefined character sets, player missile (sprite) graphics, fine screen scrolling in any direction, changeable colour registers, smooth character movement. Software: Self-teaching programs with the unique voice-over, home management, education, programming aids and of course Atari's famous entertainment software.
Atari 800
06-04-2004