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Atari, founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, emerged as a pioneering force in the early days of the video game industry. Initially gaining widespread recognition with arcade games like Pong, Atari transitioned into the home entertainment market with the release of the Atari 2600 console in 1977, which became a cultural phenomenon and solidified Atari's position as a household name. Despite early success, the video game crash of 1983 dealt a severe blow to the industry, leading to Atari's struggles and eventual decline. However, the company continued to innovate with subsequent console releases like the Atari 5200 and Atari Jaguar, albeit with limited success. Additionally, Atari ventured into the personal computer market with products such as the Atari 400 and Atari ST series, further diversifying its offerings. While Atari's prominence in the gaming industry waned over the years, its legacy endures as a trailblazer that helped shape the modern gaming landscape. |
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Impulse, yes I think the purchase of this Atari 1040 STF can be best described as an impulse. When I got it I didn't even know what operating system it would run. Now of course I know that it runs on TOS and that it is quite a nifty machine. In two episodes of Computer TLC I cleaned it up, retrobrighted the keys and played around with some software I managed to find. What I really like about the 1040 is that it has an built in power supply which keeps cable clutter low and makes it an easy machine to hook up.
What wikipedia has to say: Atari later upgraded the basic design in 1986 with the 1040STF (also written STF). The machine is generally similar to the earlier 520ST, but moved the power supply and a double-sided floppy drive into the rear of the housing of the computer, as opposed to being external. This added to the size of the machine, but reduced cable clutter in the back. The joystick/mouse ports, formerly on the right side of the machine where the disk drive now sat, were moved to a niche underneath the keyboard. |
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This machine remains somewhat enigmatic. To unravel the mystery, I must conduct a smoke test as the seller mentioned that it does not display any video output. In my assessment, this could signify two possibilities. Either the seller lacks familiarity with vintage systems and is unaware of the proper procedure for connecting it to a TV or monitor, or they have indeed tested it and confirmed the absence of video output.
The truth behind this intrigue shall be revealed in the forthcoming episode of Computer TLC. Together, we will embark on a journey to uncover the secrets held within this machine. Stay tuned for the exciting revelations to come! |
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