ussexplorer Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Well I purchased an Atari 800 computer with goodies. At this point I have not decided what I'm going to do with it. For now I figured you would like some pictures. I'm leaning towards unloading some of my other atari stuff to cover the cost. Mostly since this is a one owner system complete. Well except I found proof of a third party printer and atari modem. But no modem. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Nice. What is the condition of the 800 itself? (Can't see an actual picture of the "tank") 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussexplorer Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Beeblebrox said: Nice. What is the condition of the 800 itself? (Can't see an actual picture of the "tank") Like brand new with a bit of dust. It has the inserts but was fit in the television box. When I get more time. Well you know the weekend for relaxing. I'll take more pictures. You never know what is rare, or if somebody is looking for something not online. That a picture or scan helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 What disks did you get? Can you spread them out and take a pic of their labels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussexplorer Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 More pictures as requested. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFire Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Beautiful! That’s a seriously impressive lot - especially the books and manuals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Check the Atari 8-bit Software Preservation Initiative to see if any of your titles need preserving. Think I saw a couple, just off hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 2 hours ago, ussexplorer said: I don't think I've ever seen the box/package for one of these before. I presume the cart is inside too... Nice lot. It looks like the owner cared for everything well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClausB Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 4 hours ago, ussexplorer said: More pictures 948 2718 Congrats, you have an early machine from week 48 of 1979! I've added it to the database. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knimrod Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 14 hours ago, ClausB said: Congrats, you have an early machine from week 48 of 1979! I've added it to the database. Did anyone notice that the label on bottom of the 800 is for an "ATARI 400"? Not sure if that's unusual or not but it caught my eye. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 @ussexplorer If you could copy (convert into ATRs) those non-commercial disks that would be great. A lot of the public domain stuff still needs to be preserved. For example the Seasons Greetings disks. Basicly the hand-written and dot-matrix printed labeled stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyvyan B. Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 15 hours ago, ClausB said: Congrats, you have an early machine from week 48 of 1979! I've added it to the database. Were these early machines assembled in the US in Sunnyvale? Are there any users here that actually worked for Atari back then? Seems like it would have been a fun gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillC Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 28 minutes ago, Vyvyan B. said: Were these early machines assembled in the US in Sunnyvale? Are there any users here that actually worked for Atari back then? Seems like it would have been a fun gig. I believe most 400/800 systems were manufactured in Sunnyvale, I have a later production 800 manufactured by Atari Wong/Hong Kong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Knimrod said: Did anyone notice that the label on bottom of the 800 is for an "ATARI 400"? Not sure if that's unusual or not but it caught my eye. I swear there was another thread here on AA that had a 400 label on an 800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClausB Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 56 minutes ago, kheller2 said: I swear there was another thread here on AA that had a 400 label on an 800. Mine! https://forums.atariage.com/topic/242227-calling-all-800s/?do=findComment&comment=3505781 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussexplorer Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 9:17 AM, Allan said: @ussexplorer If you could copy (convert into ATRs) those non-commercial disks that would be great. A lot of the public domain stuff still needs to be preserved. For example the Seasons Greetings disks. Basicly the hand-written and dot-matrix printed labeled stuff. Yes, Once I get some cash back into my account to purchase one of those usb SIO cables and software 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussexplorer Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Finally got around to testing the system. No go at first but had a glimmer of light. Black screen, green screen, and beeps. Simple cleaning all the cards (they was really nasty) finally brought it back to life. All the chips on the inside is nice and clean. They are all socket and look brand new. Unlike my Apple II plus when I got it. I'm sorry I didn't take in pictures of the hidden processor? card in the back. Only keys on the keyboard was a tad stubborn. But the more you used they they worked right out. I was not to impressed with the keyboard cable. Luckily I have had experience with that style before. So time and patience. Also cleaned up the disintegrated foam. Still not sure what I want to do with the system yet. Also I need to check but the av cable I ordered for it I think is wrong. The auction didn't say anything special. But, I'm pretty sure it is not hooked up to composite. Just a fuzzy black / white picture. Lucky the rf box worked great. Have a good day, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) @ussexplorerHiya. FYI all working stock 800 tanks work with av composite and Svideo out the box if there are no issues. You need either an Atari Din5 to composite rca jacks or Atari din5 to Svideo cable. So like you suspect it might just be your din5 cable isn't for the atari 8bit. Or the din5 jack on the 800 has issues. Edited January 14 by Beeblebrox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.atarimania.com Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On 2/5/2023 at 9:13 PM, ussexplorer said: This disk really needs to be archived. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, www.atarimania.com said: This disk really needs to be archived. There seem to be a few other ones that need to be archived as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 The Magic Dump II cart is quite rare, I believe. The 800 looks really nice! Really nice system! I'm curious who actually made the Leading Edge printer. I don't believe they were a manufacturer -- just a private branded seller. IIRC, David Small was associated with them BITD. (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Magic Dump II is quite rare as has been mentioned. I have one and did a post on how to use it. Be sure and give it a try! Dump Your Atari Computer Screen to Printer or Disk (10-15 mins) – Atari Projects 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussexplorer Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 I'm slowly working on it. Budget needs to be recovered from the holidays. Going to do a SIO cable to usb. But, I do have a 5.1/2" pc floppy drive that is 1.2. I can use that maybe if somebody has the software? I was reading I can use a pc floppy drive. Thanks, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gory-Glory Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 ussexplorer >>> Really cool that you have bought an Atari 800 with a lot of fun things. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnuphis Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Great haul! This was clearly a beloved machine for it's original owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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