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[[Image:STacy.JPG|thumb|The Atari STacy]] | |||
The '''STacy''' was released shortly after the [[Mega ST]] and was Atari's first attempt at creating a portable [[ST]]. The STacy shipped with [[TOS]] 1.04 and it's hardware very closely followed the ST upon which it was based. | |||
==Features== | |||
* All in one design incorporating CPU, keyboard and case | |||
* Built-in monochrome LCD screen, meaning [[ST Video Modes|ST high]] resolution was available only | |||
* Integrated track-ball | |||
* Optional internal SCSI hard drive | |||
==Models== | |||
The STacy shipped in 3 models: | The STacy shipped in 3 models: | ||
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* STacy 4 = 4 MB RAM, 3.5-inch internal floppy, 40MB SCSI HD. | * STacy 4 = 4 MB RAM, 3.5-inch internal floppy, 40MB SCSI HD. | ||
==Accessories== | |||
An extra floppy drive could be installed instead of the internal hard drive. | |||
==Impact== | |||
While the STacy was a competent [[ST]], it was not successful commercially. | |||
The STacy suffered mainly from a short battery life and a fairly heavy weight of 15lbs/7kgs. These issues were addressed in its successor, the [[ST Book]] | |||
[[Category:Atari computers]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:45, 27 October 2008
The STacy was released shortly after the Mega ST and was Atari's first attempt at creating a portable ST. The STacy shipped with TOS 1.04 and it's hardware very closely followed the ST upon which it was based.
Features
- All in one design incorporating CPU, keyboard and case
- Built-in monochrome LCD screen, meaning ST high resolution was available only
- Integrated track-ball
- Optional internal SCSI hard drive
Models
The STacy shipped in 3 models:
- STacy = 1 MB RAM, 3.5-inch internal floppy.
- STacy 2 = 2 MB RAM, 3.5-inch internal floppy, 40MB SCSI HD.
- STacy 4 = 4 MB RAM, 3.5-inch internal floppy, 40MB SCSI HD.
Accessories
An extra floppy drive could be installed instead of the internal hard drive.
Impact
While the STacy was a competent ST, it was not successful commercially. The STacy suffered mainly from a short battery life and a fairly heavy weight of 15lbs/7kgs. These issues were addressed in its successor, the ST Book