The Atari 8-bit computers, formally launched as the Atari Home Computer System, [4] are a series of home computers introduced by Atari, Inc., in 1979 with the Atari 400 and Atari 800. [5]

The Atari 800XL (1983) was the third version of the Atari 8-bit line of computers introduced in 1983. The system contained a full 64K of memory, had all the standard VLSI chips (Antic, GTIA, Pokey, PIA) and was in a smaller and more compact design.

The Atari 800 and 800XL were the work of Texas Instruments and the Atari company. They were fairly equal, but the Atari 800XL had more graphics modes and two less joystick ports. They were considered superior, by some, to the Tandy, Oric and Lynx computers.

The Atari 800XL was the third version of the Atari XL 8-bit line of computers introduced in 1983. It specifications were completed in late March 1983. The system contained a full 64K of memory, had all the standard Atari chips (Antic, GTIA, Pokey, PIA) and was in a smaller and more compact design than the 1200XL which it was designed to replace.

2020年6月4日 · The Atari 800 was much larger than later home computers including the 800XL. Its large size accommodated two cartridge ports, five memory expansion slots, and four controller ports. The XL’s integrated single-board design allowed it …

Overview of XL-series models from the Atari 8-bit line of home computers. Information: The forerunner to the 600/800 XL, and very similar in many respects - especially styling and design. The non-standard 16k ROM, lack of built-in Basic or …

The 400 and 800 were replaced by the XL series in 1983, then–after the company was sold and reestablished as Atari Corporation–the XE models in 1985. The XL and XE are lighter in construction while having Atari BASIC built-in and reducing the …

The Atari 800XL, together with the 600XL, were successors of the Atari 400/800 series and the unsuccessful Atari 1200 XL in a more compact case. They could use almost the same software, just so long as the program was written correctly, because of …

Like the Atari 400, the 800 was designed by a team which included Jay Miner, who later went on to help design the Amiga 1000. In 1983, Atari released a new and improved model - the Atari 1200XL. It's supposed to be compatible with all Atari 800 software and peripherals, but it isn't.

2003年4月17日 · The 800XL, with its built-in 64K RAM, exceeded the memory capacity of the 48K-maximum Atari 800. It was announced along with its little brother, the 600XL. The 800XL is shown above its optional peripherals, the Atari 1050 floppy disk drive, and 1010 cassette drive. Here's the 800XL in its original box.