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I could see this being useful for someone who wants to distribute software that requires SDX, but doesn't want to worry about if the user has an SDX cart. For example, if I wanted to write something in Turbobasic XL to distribute as a disk image, I'm stuck with using MyDOS or Atari DOS since the disk based versions of SD require osram.

I've been buying from in for over 20 years. Sure, things may take a couple of weeks at times, but it isn't that big of deal. I waited over a year for my Incognito from Candle, but I didn't care.

I checked all 13 pins, and they appear to be connected straight through. I used my multimeter, which isn't very easy to do. :-) So for those looking at needing a 13 pin ST cable, at least the one I bought on eBay should work. The description was 13 Pin Guitar Synth Cable - 5 FT for Roland V-Guitar GR-33 VG-88. Also, this may be an easy way to make 13-pin to 9 pin cables by ordering longer cables and cutting them in half.

I only have one ST monitor that has a detachable cable, the JVC PS3000 (the monitor with the built in disk drive). Unfortunately, I lost the cable, and when I was looking for a replacement, I found out that Roland uses the 13-pin DIN for some of their equipment. I ordered one, but haven't had a chance to test it. I'll try to get it out and see if all 13 wires are attached.

To test, plug a mouse or keyboard in and see if you get a cursor if you can type in an app.

The other difference is that the Uno cart is visibly slower than the Ultimate cart when selecting the game to play. But, it's also half the price. :-)

I'm going to recommend the Atari 800XL. It's the easiest to get started since you can use an FTDI breakout board and jumper wires to create a cable to use with your computer as a floppy emulator. It should cost you under $5. RespeQT is the software to run on your PC, and it runs on Windows, Linux, or macOS. The hardware is powerful enough to do neat things with, but simple enough to learn how everything works.

But the website uses tables for formatting, which makes it difficult or impossible to render on the Atari. Look at any of the static website generators such as Jekyll or Pelican, which can easily generate a website that looks good and is viewable on any device. For hosting, you can use Github for static websites. I use Pelican for https://gtia.com, hosted on Github and SSL provided through Cloudflare. All free.

Whenever I order something from Lotharek I throw in a pack of 4 SIO plugs. Maybe order a few things?

You're assuming that's his main machine. I run an XP VM specifically for Altirra because I don't have a machine running Windows. :-)

If you're running Windows you might also want to check out Altirra. Especially if you want to play around with all of the new hardware available for the 8-bit.

https://www.cnet.com/products/atari-flashback-8-gold/preview/ Nintendo's 2016 NES Classic brought retro gaming nostalgia to a fever pitch, but it wasn't the first affordable box to offer plug-and-play old school video games. AtGames has been cranking out mini game consoles full of nostalgic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog, Centipede and Pitfall for the past few years. And now the company is refreshing its Atari and Sega models for 2017. Due in September -- not coincidentally, the same month Nintendo's mini-SNES Classic hits -- the Atari Flashback 8 Gold packages several dozen Atari 2600 games from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but AtGames' website lists it as $79.99.

If Windows isn't a requirement, any Chromebook running Linux via Crouton would work. The 10" Asus Flip works well with the atari800 emulator and is quite portable.

What about http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261147-1088xel-alternative-mother-board-project/ ?

It could be recreated with a CHIP computer and modifications to tcpser, I would think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here you go: A PocketCHIP ($69) running atari800. The big problem is that the function keys don't want to work, so you can't do much without an external keyboard. I've been trying to figure out what's going on, and I haven't updated to the news PocketCHIP OS. Sounds like something I should work on... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have one, and although it looks similar, it's not an exact duplicate. Size is different, along the composition of the plastic.

I first bought from Steve over 20 years ago, and have bought from him for several things in the intervening years. Never had a problem.

With Termux you should also be able to install MADS.

That's weird, I almost always have someone in their 20s or younger make a comment when I'm wearing my Atari shirt or if they notice the Atari watchface on my Pebble. I'm actually quite surprised at the brand recognition that Atari, and more importantly, the fuji, still has. Although this is all anecdotal. I found a survey from 2010 about Atari brand recognition: Although I believe 34% is pretty impressive for a brand that hasn't released a console in over 20 years.

First problem, the cars are driving in the wrong side of the road.

At least until Ready Play One is released next year. :-)

Why wouldn't we discuss it here? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Kind of off topic, but I'd love to see an ITX motherboard case in the 1200XL form factor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought there was a company still manufacturing floppy disks? FloppyDisk.com says they have new disks, but I can't find out if they are really new or NOS. Anyway, my go to drive is my 1050 with the US Doubler. Still in use after 32 years.