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Avid Atari Fan in Hampshire

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Avid Atari Fan in Hampshire

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Hi All

Just joined recently and wanted to introduce myself. I've been an Atari fan since the late 70s/early 80s after getting a 2nd hand VCS for Christmas one year. Over time we migrated to a Speccy before getting a 520STFM in late 1989. I sold it to my cousin around 30 years ago and have just managed to get it back from their loft (one key reason for my joining, but we'll get to that later). I even have the same portable Telly i used in '89 too, so you can imagine the flashbacks I've experienced in the last week !

I've spent the last 20 or so years collecting for many consoles, but Atari has been my focus point, mainly VCS and 7800. For home computers, I've also got a 1040STE with GOTEK drive plus an 800XL.

I got sucked into the arcade world in 2012, so have a smallish cab collection too. Unfortunately, it's rather light on Atari-branded machines, so best not mention that any further! :D

As someone who is terrible with electricity and electrical components in general, looking for a bit of advice on some minor probs with the STFM, but will share that all later.
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:welcomewave:
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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:welcomewave:
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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:welcomewave:
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
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Welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the insane asylum of tech hoarders in denial.

"I can quick collecting vintage tech any time I want...really...I swear I can....honey just one more computer please..."
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coonsgm wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:51 pm Welcome to the insane asylum of tech hoarders in denial.

"I can quick collecting vintage tech any time I want...really...I swear I can....honey just one more computer please..."
Reminds me of @rubber_jonnie :lol:

viewtopic.php?p=99712#p99712
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exxos wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:57 pm
coonsgm wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:51 pm Welcome to the insane asylum of tech hoarders in denial.

"I can quick collecting vintage tech any time I want...really...I swear I can....honey just one more computer please..."
Reminds me of @rubber_jonnie :lol:

viewtopic.php?p=99712#p99712
It's a fair cop guvnor, you got me bang to rights!! (Says person who has bought at least 2 consoles, one handheld and a C64 since saying 'I've now got all the computers from my childhood...)

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Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Re: Avid Atari Fan in Hampshire

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coonsgm wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:51 pm Welcome to the insane asylum of tech hoarders in denial.

"I can quick collecting vintage tech any time I want...really...I swear I can....honey just one more computer please..."
I often roll out the usual arguments:
1) Variants are important. Those 3 are not the same machine, technically speaking....
2) It came in a job lot of other games, so obvs. i need to buy the actual console/computer to test it first, the i will sell it...
3) It was a bargain, they usually go for hundreds...
4) It's just resting in there until the next 70% off fees weekend...
5) That? Oh I mustve pre-ordered it years ago...
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