Oric Atmos

Object/Artifact

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Australian Computer Museum Society (ACMS)

Name/Title

Oric Atmos

Entry/Object ID

2022.9.574

Description

Built by the UK-based Tangerine Computer Systems from 1984-1985 as a cheaper competitor to microcomputers like the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, the Atmos never sold as well as those devices but did attract a strong following in Europe, especially France. While the Atmos can display 8 colours on screen at once, the screen is divided into small tiles that can only use 2 colours each. This gives Oric games a distinctive “8-bit” appearance similar to the Spectrum and NES. CPU : 1MHz 6502 (8-bit) RAM : 16KB or 48KB Media : Audio Tape, 3-inch Floppy Drive (option) Graphics : 240 x 200 pixels, 8 colours, TV RF output Incudes UK power supply, 3-inch disc drive (untested) and Erebus flash card adapter.

Collection

Microcomputers

Category

2.3.2.1 Desktop Computer
2.3.2.0 Digital Computer, 2.3.0 Digital Data Processor, 2.0 Data Processing Devices

Acquisition

Accession

2022.9

Acquisition Method

Found

Web Links and URLs

ACMS YouTube Video, Screenshot of Oric Atmos seen on "The IT Crowd"