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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==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]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:13, 4 June 2018
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.
Contents
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
