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Manufacturer |
Atari (US) |
Model |
600XL and 800XL |
Date Launched |
November 1983 |
Price |
£160 (600XL) |
Microprocessor type |
MOSTEK 6502C @ 1.79 MHz |
ROM size |
24 kilobytes |
Standard RAM |
16 kilobytes (600XL) |
Maximum RAM |
64 kilobytes (both models) |
Keyboard type |
Typewriter style |
Supplied language |
BASIC in ROM |
Text resolution |
40 x 24 characters |
Graphics resolution |
Maximum 320 x 192 pixels |
Colours available |
16 colours each at 16 brightness levels. |
Sound |
3 channels through television |
Cassette load speed |
1200 baud |
Special features |
The 600XL and 800XL were compatible with the huge range of software already written for the Atari 400 and 800. |
Good points |
BASIC gave good access to the graphics capabilities. |
Bad points |
Most programs came on ROM cartridge and were expensive at £20 to £30. (Programs on tape for the Sinclair Spectrum were typically £5 to £10.) |
How successful? |
The Atari 600XL and 800XL sold well, especially in the US though less well in the UK. |
Comments |
The Atari 600XL and 800XL were almost identical apart from the amount of standard RAM. |
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