Smokeless Joe Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Short story: I would very much like to get a clean, stock Atari 400. Please send pictures and your asking price. Long story: I told this same story when looking for keyboard upgrades, but I think it's applicable to this post too. The Atari 400 was my very first computer. I got it for Christmas, probably around 1981. It provided much entertainment and education, but I was always frustrated by its limitations, namely, 16K RAM and the membrane keyboard. I cursed these limitations until around 1985 when I got an 800XL on clearance at Sears. I never looked back at the 400 and have no idea what happened to it. My parents probably threw it away, or at best, gave it to Goodwill. Of course, now I am looking back. I'm both nostalgic for my first computer and guilty for how I cursed and forgot it. My goal: To get a 400 and really treat it right; to trick it out and give it the love and attention it deserves. I have a 48k upgrade on order from Best Electronics. I scored an unused 1st generation 410 a few months ago. I'm in the process of restoring an 810 that's ugly but mechanically won't quit. I got a spare one of Bryan's wonderful UAV upgrades. I've successfully assembled a TransKey-II for those times when the membrane keyboard won't cut it. If a 400 Incognito ever comes out I'll snap one up. I mostly want it to be clean and working. I'd prefer to do the upgrades myself. This 400 will be in a loving home! Thanks! -Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have one for $99.99 with free US shipping. It is tested and working. Comes with power supply and basic cartridge. It is clean and the case is in good shape. I will try to get some picts up today for you if you are interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeless Joe Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 I have one for $99.99 with free US shipping. It is tested and working. Comes with power supply and basic cartridge. It is clean and the case is in good shape. I will try to get some picts up today for you if you are interested. PM sent! I'd very much like to see some pictures of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeless Joe Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 I just received the 48K expansion form Best. Still looking for a 400 to put it in! Thanks, -Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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