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*Memory - 512KB in the first signifcant base model, the 520 (although some early 260 models existed with only 256KB of memory). The 1040ST was equipped with 1MB of RAM |
*Memory - 512KB in the first signifcant base model, the 520 (although some early 260 models existed with only 256KB of memory). The 1040ST was equipped with 1MB of RAM |
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* ''describe original ST chipset in some detail in bullet points here'' |
* ''describe original ST chipset in some detail in bullet points here'' |
Revision as of 17:09, 25 October 2008
The Atari ST was the first TOS machine developed by Atari Corporation, being released in 1985. For the time, the ST featured a powerful processor, a large amount of memory, a colourful display, and an easy-to-use GUI operating system, all for a very cheap price. These attributes all contributed to ST representing a significant evolution in the personal computer market, and consequently it was a massive commercial success. Without this success, the TOS Family would not have existed.
Specifications
- CPU - MC68000 @ 8mhz, as with all revisions in the ST family
- Memory - 512KB in the first signifcant base model, the 520 (although some early 260 models existed with only 256KB of memory). The 1040ST was equipped with 1MB of RAM
- describe original ST chipset in some detail in bullet points here
Revisions
- ST
- STM - The M signifying the built in RF modulator for output to television sets. The STM and all subsequent ST's also had built in power supplies.
- STF - The F signifies a built in floppy drive
- STFM - Floppy, Modulator
- Mega ST - Aimed at
- STE
- Please see Atari ST motherboard revisions