Atari 400
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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.
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
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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
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cassette tapes ⓘ floppy disks (with external drive) ⓘ |
| successor | Atari 800 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
Atari 410 Program Recorder
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
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 ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.