Oric Atmos
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Oric Atmos
Oric Atmos
Oric Atmos - Running Basic
Oric Atmos - Running Basic
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| Model | Oric Atmos |
| Type | Home computer |
| Released | February 1984 |
| Processor | MOS 6502A @ 1MHz |
| Memory | 48KB RAM, 16KB ROM |
| Media | Cassette Tape drive,3" Floppy Disk Unit (Optional) |
| Sound | Programmable Sound Generator AY-3-8912 (from General Instruments) 3 voices, 8 octaves + white noise |
| Graphics | 40 chars x 28 lines, 240 x 200 (+ 3 text lines), 8 colors |
| Ports | Expansion port Printer/Centronics port Tape-recorder DIN plug RGB video out RF TV out |
| Power | External PSU 9V 600 mA |
| Monitor | - |
| OS | Tangerine Basic (made by Microsoft) |
In late 1983 the funding cost for continued development of Oric caused external funding to be sought, and eventually led to a sale to Edenspring Investments PLC. The Edenspring money enabled Oric International to release the Oric Atmos, which added a true keyboard and an updated V1.1 ROM to the Oric-1 Read More
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