Atari introduced the 400 and 800 in 1979, followed by the XL and XE series and the XEGS. In Poland, users founded clubs, exchanged software and learned from Bajtek, Moje Atari and Tajemnice Atari.
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01 / HISTORY
From video games to home computers
1979
400 and 800
The Atari 400 and 800 designers drew on their work on the VCS console. The cheaper 400 had a membrane keyboard, while the 800 offered a full-travel keyboard and replaceable memory modules.
1984–1985
A change of ownership
Jack Tramiel acquired Atari's computer and console business. In 1985, the company introduced the 8-bit XE series and the new ST family.
1980s / POLAND
Pewex and Atari clubs
Atari computers were sold through Pewex shops. Users met in clubs, exchanged software and read Bajtek's Klan Atari section. Moje Atari and Tajemnice Atari followed later.
