Zbirka Računalniškega muzeja

Atari 800XL

Atari Corporation, ZDA

Opis:

Osebni računalnik z integrirano tipkovnico. Rjave in bež barve. V zgornjem levem predelu se nahaja napis Atari 800 XL. Na desni strani pa ima srebrne funkcijske tipke. [SLO]: Atari 800XL je pomemben član Atari-jeve pionirske linije domačih računalnikov iz 80. let prejšnjega stoletja, ki je sledila uspehu modelov Atari 400 in Atari 800. To obdobje je zaznamovalo pomembno prelomnico v tehnologiji, saj so se pojavili cenovno dostopni mikroprocesorji, ki so omogočili proizvodnjo računalnikov za množični trg, dostopnih širši javnosti. Priljubljeni modeli iz tega obdobja, kot so bili Commodore, Spectrum in Apple II, so bili pretežno 8-bitni sistemi, vgrajeni v ohišje z integrirano tipkovnico in zasnovani za povezavo s standardnimi televizijskimi sprejemniki, s čimer so zmanjšali potrebo po namenskih monitorjih. Atari je svoja prva dva računalnika zasnoval z mislijo na različne tržne segmente—Atari 400 je bil namenjen kot cenovno ugodnejša možnost, medtem ko je bil Atari 800 pozicioniran kot vrhunski model. Leta 1983 je bil predstavljen Atari 800XL, ki je imel sodobnejši dizajn, trpežno mehansko tipkovnico in nižjo ceno kot Atari 800. Bil je tudi lažji, opremljen s 64 KB pomnilnika RAM, vgrajenim programskim jezikom Atari BASIC ter možnostjo povezave z razširitveno enoto, ki je podpirala različne razširitvene kartice. Za mnoge je bil Atari 800XL uvod v programiranje, računalniško grafiko in elektronsko glasbo. Ponuja bistveno večjo izbiro strojne in programske opreme v primerjavi s sistemi Apple II ali Tandy, hkrati pa je imel širšo barvno paleto kot drugi računalniki tistega časa. Medtem ko so imeli prejšnji modeli izrazito estetiko iz 70. let, je bil dizajn 800XL bolj usklajen s sodobnim, elegantnim videzom naprav, kot sta Sinclair QL in MSX. [ENG]: The Atari 800XL is a notable member of Atari's pioneering line of home computers from the 1980s, following the success of the Atari 400 and Atari 800 models. This era marked a significant shift in technology, characterized by the advent of affordable microprocessors, which enabled the production of mass-market computers accessible to the general public. Popular models from this period, such as the Commodore, Spectrum, and Apple II, were predominantly 8-bit systems housed within integrated keyboard enclosures, designed to connect to standard televisions, thereby reducing the need for dedicated monitors. Atari designed its first two computers with distinct market segments in mind—the Atari 400 was intended as a more affordable option, while the Atari 800 was positioned as a high-end model. Released in 1983, the Atari 800XL featured a more modern design, a sturdy mechanical keyboard, and a lower price than the Atari 800. It was also lighter, came equipped with 64KB of RAM, built-in Atari BASIC programming language, and could connect to an expansion box that supported a variety of add-on cards. For many, the Atari 800XL was their introduction to coding, computer graphics, and electronic music. It offered a significantly larger selection of hardware and software compared to the Apple II or Tandy systems, and it featured a more extensive color palette than other computers of its time. While earlier models had a distinctly 1970s aesthetic, the 800XL's design was more aligned with the sleek, modern appearance of machines like the Sinclair QL and MSX.

Tip:

800XL

Leto proizvodnje:

1983

Število primerkov:

3

Primerki:

• #2069 | 840001094
• #80 | AT84276875
• #394 | AT8435693 | Fotka

Razstavljen:

• GOTO 1982, Muzej novejše zgodovine, 2012-05-29
• Atari, Celovška 111, None
• Kaj pa programje?, Celovska 111 razstava, 2022-06-18

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