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Atari 1050
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The Atari 1050 is a floppy disk drive for Atari 8-bit computers released in June 1983. It is compatible with the 90 kB single-density mode of the original Atari 810 it replaced, and added a new "enhan
The 1050 was styled to match the XL series of machines.
The 1050 was styled to match the XL series of machines.
The 1200XL introduced Atari's new styling that the 1000-series peripherals matched.
The 1200XL introduced Atari's new styling that the 1000-series peripherals matched.
The rear of the 1050 has a power jack on the right, two SIO ports (in and out) in the center, and the pin switches that select the drive number on the
The rear of the 1050 has a power jack on the right, two SIO ports (in and out) in the center, and the pin switches that select the drive number on the left.
Atari XF551
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The XF551 is a 5 1/4 inch floppy disk drive produced by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 8-bit computers. Introduced in 1987, it matches the gray design language of the XE models. It was the first drive from
Atari 1050
…Tramiel purchased Atari in 1984 there were warehouses filled with unsold 1050s, which delayed production of a replacement. It was not until 1987 that the Atari XF551 was introduced, offering both double-density and double-sided capabilities and a double-speed transfer mode. When the 8-bit series was first announced…
The XF551 matches the grey styling of the XE series machines and the Atari ST.
The XF551 matches the grey styling of the XE series machines and the Atari ST.
The 130XE and similar 65XE were cost-reduced versions of the 8-bit line that could be produced at price points similar to the Commodore 64.
The 130XE and similar 65XE were cost-reduced versions of the 8-bit line that could be produced at price points similar to the Commodore 64.
The XEGS was a repackaged 65XE, supplied with a separate keyboard that allowed it to be used as a complete computer.
The XEGS was a repackaged 65XE, supplied with a separate keyboard that allowed it to be used as a complete computer.
The rear panel of the XF551 held (from left to right) a power switch, the jack for the external power supply, the two SIO ports and the small DIP swit
The rear panel of the XF551 held (from left to right) a power switch, the jack for the external power supply, the two SIO ports and the small DIP switches for selecting the drive number.