Atari 400
E542685
The Atari 400 is an early home computer released by Atari in 1979, notable for its membrane keyboard, cartridge-based software, and role in popularizing 8-bit computing in the home.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Atari 400 canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5601658 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Atari 400 Context triple: [Atari 8-bit family, firstModel, Atari 400]
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A.
Atari 8-bit family
The Atari 8-bit family is a series of home computers released by Atari in the late 1970s and 1980s, known for their advanced graphics and sound capabilities for the time and a rich library of games and productivity software.
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B.
Atari 5200
The Atari 5200 is a second-generation home video game console released by Atari in the early 1980s as a more advanced successor to the Atari 2600.
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C.
Atari ST
The Atari ST is a 16/32-bit home computer line from the mid-1980s known for its advanced graphics and MIDI capabilities, popular in gaming, music production, and desktop publishing.
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D.
Atari Falcon
The Atari Falcon is a 32-bit home computer released by Atari in the early 1990s, notable for its advanced audio and graphics capabilities and based on the Motorola 68030 processor.
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E.
Commodore Amiga 500
The Commodore Amiga 500 is a late-1980s home computer known for its advanced graphics and sound capabilities, making it popular for gaming, multimedia, and creative applications.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Atari 400 Target entity description: The Atari 400 is an early home computer released by Atari in 1979, notable for its membrane keyboard, cartridge-based software, and role in popularizing 8-bit computing in the home.
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A.
Atari 8-bit family
The Atari 8-bit family is a series of home computers released by Atari in the late 1970s and 1980s, known for their advanced graphics and sound capabilities for the time and a rich library of games and productivity software.
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B.
Atari 5200
The Atari 5200 is a second-generation home video game console released by Atari in the early 1980s as a more advanced successor to the Atari 2600.
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C.
Atari ST
The Atari ST is a 16/32-bit home computer line from the mid-1980s known for its advanced graphics and MIDI capabilities, popular in gaming, music production, and desktop publishing.
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D.
Commodore 128
The Commodore 128 is an 8-bit home computer released in 1985 that expanded on the popular Commodore 64 with more memory, enhanced graphics and sound capabilities, and multiple operating modes including full C64 compatibility.
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E.
Atari Falcon
The Atari Falcon is a 32-bit home computer released by Atari in the early 1990s, notable for its advanced audio and graphics capabilities and based on the Motorola 68030 processor.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
8-bit computer
ⓘ
home computer ⓘ |
| audioChip | POKEY NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basicInterpreter | Atari BASIC (via cartridge) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bus | Atari SIO (Serial Input/Output) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| caseDesign | sealed case with few external openings ⓘ |
| clockSpeed | 1.79 MHz ⓘ |
| codename | Candy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| colorCapability | up to 128 colors (with GTIA) ⓘ |
| compatibility | software-compatible with most Atari 800 programs ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| cpu | MOS Technology 6502 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cpuArchitecture | 8-bit ⓘ |
| designGoal | low-cost home computer ⓘ |
| era | late 1970s home computers ⓘ |
| family | Atari 8-bit family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
RF video output for televisions
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cartridge slot under top panel ⓘ four joystick ports ⓘ internal speaker ⓘ |
| graphicsModeCount | multiple text and graphics modes ⓘ |
| introduced | 1979 ⓘ |
| keyboardType | membrane keyboard ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Atari, Inc. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maxResolution | 320×192 pixels (depending on mode) ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
membrane keyboard criticized for typing
ⓘ
rugged design suitable for children ⓘ |
| operatingSystem | Atari OS in ROM ⓘ |
| powerSupply | external power supply brick ⓘ |
| primaryStorage | ROM cartridges ⓘ |
| ram |
16 KB (later models)
ⓘ
8 KB ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Atari 600XL
NERFINISHED
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Atari 800 NERFINISHED ⓘ Atari 800XL NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInHistory | helped popularize 8-bit home computing ⓘ |
| softwareDistribution |
ROM cartridges
ⓘ
cassette tapes ⓘ floppy disks (with external drive) ⓘ |
| successor | Atari 800 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
Atari 410 Program Recorder
NERFINISHED
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Atari 810 disk drive (via SIO) NERFINISHED ⓘ cassette tape storage ⓘ |
| targetMarket |
children and families
ⓘ
home users ⓘ |
| videoChip |
CTIA
NERFINISHED
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GTIA (later revision) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| videoOutput | RF modulator to TV ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Atari 400 Description of subject: The Atari 400 is an early home computer released by Atari in 1979, notable for its membrane keyboard, cartridge-based software, and role in popularizing 8-bit computing in the home.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.