#atari 520st

[retrocgads]

Silica Shop retail

UK 1990

[krjpalmer]

ANALOG Computing May 1985

Able to put Atari's top-end ST on its cover, this issue promoted "a company-sponsored electronic bulletin board system," not just "an Atari 800 with an 810 disk drive running public-domain BASIC software" but "four 48K Atari 400 computers, tied together with custom hardware, interfaced with an 11-megabyte hard disk system." One column led off with a book recommendation about Jack Tramiel's days at Commodore (with the prediction that if he was "able to pull off the big turnaround for Atari," he would be "a candidate for Time magazine's Man of the Year Award") before getting to the more familiar topic of how to photograph your computer's CRT. Another column described an unpleasant experience seeing 2010 at the movies (with a family in the row ahead talking about "how much better a movie Star Wars had been") to lead into suggestions of how to make software pirates see the grim effects of their piracy.

[centralbunnyunit]

[techtimechronicles24]

🇺🇲 Dive into the realm of computing nostalgia with a look back at the Atari Corporation's iconic personal computers—the Atari 400/800, Atari 520ST, and Atari Falcon! Introduced by Atari Corporation, a pioneer in the world of gaming and computing, these machines left an indelible mark on the landscape of home computing during their respective eras.

⌨️ The Atari 400 and Atari 800 made their debut in 1979, offering users a glimpse into the future of personal computing. With their sleek design and innovative features, including custom graphics and sound capabilities, these machines quickly gained a dedicated following among early computer enthusiasts.

🚀 Fast forward to 1985, and Atari unleashed the Atari 520ST—a groundbreaking computer that revolutionized the industry with its impressive performance and affordability. Boasting a powerful Motorola 68000 processor and advanced graphical capabilities, the 520ST became a favorite among musicians, artists, and gamers alike, earning a reputation as a versatile and reliable machine.

💻 In 1992, Atari continued its legacy of innovation with the introduction of the Atari Falcon—a high-performance computer designed for the next generation of computing enthusiasts. Featuring a Motorola 68030 processor, enhanced graphics and multimedia capabilities, and built-in MIDI support, the Falcon pushed the boundaries of what was possible in home computing at the time.

💾 The Atari 400/800 series was known for its distinctive membrane keyboard and cartridge-based software, while the Atari 520ST gained popularity for its compatibility with industry-standard software and peripherals, earning it a place in the hearts of musicians and creative professionals.

🕹️ Although the Atari Corporation's foray into personal computing was relatively short-lived, the legacy of the Atari 400/800, Atari 520ST, and Atari Falcon lives on in the annals of computing history, inspiring generations of technology enthusiasts and paving the way for future innovations.

[atariforce]

Atari 520ST by Greg

[contac]

[retrocgads]

USA 1986

[krjpalmer]

ANALOG Computing July 1985

An enthusiastic first look at the Atari 520ST was included in this issue, which did involve writing a first program for it on an Atari 800 after the preliminary software package included with the new computer lacked a text editor but did offer a telecommunications program. Jon A. Bell's editorial reported on Atari's appearance at Comdex, where Jack Tramiel promised an even better 32-bit "graphics workstation" available "late this year or...early 1986." Older Atari computers were indulged with a type-in "translator" that would let you run "any" Atari 400/800 software on an XL.