Finding this was lucky - Atari 800

[rubber_jonnie]

This was a find on a Facebook retro selling site I've bought a few things from before:

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There is apparently a 2nd box to come with a 130XE and a few other bits, such as a serial interface.

The price was way below what I'd expect to pay for one of these, even without the extras.

There is a lot of cleaning to do, and the 1050 is looking a bit unhappy, but I'm sure I'll get it working. There is a basic cart and also an assembler cart

The group can be found here: Vintage Computers for sale UK but obviously buying from FB is a risky business, so please take precautions if you are considering buying over there.

Oliver wants to know when he can have a go :)

[felicemaggie]

You mean you didn't know a feline inspector of works is always required ? Dear oh dear ;)

[rubber_jonnie]

You mean you didn't know a feline inspector of works is always required ? Dear oh dear ;)

Oh, he inspects everything, particularly the box it came in, but I'm worried he's going to get polystyrene balls everywhere!!!

[PhilC]

Nice purchase @rubber_jonnie, get yourself an Incognito for it and you'll be good to go.

[rubber_jonnie]

Nice purchase @rubber_jonnie, get yourself an Incognito for it and you'll be good to go.

That's the plan, but it'll have to wait, I've spent far too much already and it was only payday yesterday!!!

Turns out the 1050 was held together with masking tape!!! Everything needs a good external clean first.

[PhilC]

Nice purchase @rubber_jonnie, get yourself an Incognito for it and you'll be good to go.

That's the plan, but it'll have to wait, I've spent far too much already and it was only payday yesterday!!!

Turns out the 1050 was held together with masking tape!!! Everything needs a good external clean first.

Well that'll keep you out of trouble for a bit :P

[alexh]

Nice. I've been looking for a 130XE for a while at a sensible price. I find it cool that they look like miniature Atari-ST's.

I dunno about you but I tend to mainly choose items for my collection based on nostalgia (having owned or wanted to own) but for some reason I never knew 8-bit Atari computers existed at the time.

[rubber_jonnie]

That's the plan, but it'll have to wait, I've spent far too much already and it was only payday yesterday!!!

Turns out the 1050 was held together with masking tape!!! Everything needs a good external clean first.

Well that'll keep you out of trouble for a bit :P

It certainly will!!!

[mrbombermillzy]

Great find Jon.

Its always thrilling to find a 'trove' of gear like this. Epecially if the price is very acceptable. :)

[rubber_jonnie]

Great find Jon.

Its always thrilling to find a 'trove' of gear like this. Epecially if the price is very acceptable. :)

Thanks :)

It is a good little treasure trove :)