Atari 5200 Guy

Well, a bit of bad news.  This was sent to me by mistake and has to be returned.  I will post more when I know more as another is suppose to take its place.

Well, a bit of bad news.  This was sent to me by mistake and has to be returned.  I will post more when I know more as another is suppose to take its place.

Ummm.  Guys?  The computer shell is correct.  I was doing a teardown for cleaning but I think I will just clean the shell as I don't want to take chance on destroying this one.  Why?

I'm sorry the image is blurry but I am shaking with excitement.  This is a honest to goodness STe!  I'm still in shock.  All I have been able to do is sit and stare for the past half hour.  
What's the big deal between this and other STs?  The "e" stands for "enhanced" and for good reason.  The Atari Jaguar design is based off of the STe models.  Both have a Blitter processor.  It has left and right audio outs but I am not sure if they are stereo sound or mono.  Still learning some ST model hardware variants.  But one key feature, and I did not notice these when I was unpacking and setting up the computer, are ...

...these two.  An STe characteristic.  These are Jaguar controller ports.  I'm not sure what all games these can be used for but, yea.  This is the Cadillac of ST models.  I'm putting it back together.  It can stay grungy as long as it works.  I'm not doing anything to upset this bad boy.  
I am not bragging...I had to share my discovery because I was expecting an STfm inside an STe shell.  STfm don't have the stuff mentioned.  What a nice surprise.  Best...Christmas...EVER!

I'll have to give SYSINFO a try on mine.  But it will have to wait.  The ST is "put away" at the moment.  Maybe once our home is empty of guests again.

Crazy.  Within a few days I've managed to locate a useful tool for ST owners.
SYSINFO
SysInfo is a small program that gives ST owners detailed information about their system.  Machine type, processor speed, amount of RAM, and more are printed out on your monitor/TV.  Kind of handy.  Program is a compressed PRG file, not a disk image.  
I am currently going through some more stuff to see what is helpful and learning how to use them.  I'll post more as I find more.  In the meantime, this is my resource:
Atari ST Essential Software 

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I'm back in the swing of making Atari Day reviews! (featuring my Secret Santa gift from Creep no less)
 

Thanks, NSG!  
Thanks, RickR!  Totally wasn't what I was expecting.  I didn't even see the Jag ports until I took the top off.  Even then it took me a while.  In my mind I knew they were controller ports but the location took me a while to notice.  When I removed the metal shielding my jaw dropped.

Nice, Creep!  You got a machine, too!

I said I would show when it arrived.  Very excited about this one!!

She's a bit grungy but working.  Dual DD disk drives, too!  My Atari hardware collection is complete.  And, before I get asked, its a 1040 STfm in a 1040 STe shell.  I don't think it has the Blitter processor.  Will know when it is taken apart to clean.  Santa came a day early.

Ummm.  Guys?  The computer shell is correct.  I was doing a teardown for cleaning but I think I will just clean the shell as I don't want to take chance on destroying this one.  Why?

I'm sorry the image is blurry but I am shaking with excitement.  This is a honest to goodness STe!  I'm still in shock.  All I have been able to do is sit and stare for the past half hour.  
What's the big deal between this and other STs?  The "e" stands for "enhanced" and for good reason.  The Atari Jaguar design is based off of the STe models.  Both have a Blitter processor.  It has left and right audio outs but I am not sure if they are stereo sound or mono.  Still learning some ST model hardware variants.  But one key feature, and I did not notice these when I was unpacking and setting up the computer, are ...

...these two.  An STe characteristic.  These are Jaguar controller ports.  I'm not sure what all games these can be used for but, yea.  This is the Cadillac of ST models.  I'm putting it back together.  It can stay grungy as long as it works.  I'm not doing anything to upset this bad boy.  
I am not bragging...I had to share my discovery because I was expecting an STfm inside an STe shell.  STfm don't have the stuff mentioned.  What a nice surprise.  Best...Christmas...EVER!

Ummm.  Guys?  The computer shell is correct.  I was doing a teardown for cleaning but I think I will just clean the shell as I don't want to take chance on destroying this one.  Why?

I'm sorry the image is blurry but I am shaking with excitement.  This is a honest to goodness STe!  I'm still in shock.  All I have been able to do is sit and stare for the past half hour.  
What's the big deal between this and other STs?  The "e" stands for "enhanced" and for good reason.  The Atari Jaguar design is based off of the STe models.  Both have a Blitter processor.  It has left and right audio outs but I am not sure if they are stereo sound or mono.  Still learning some ST model hardware variants.  But one key feature, and I did not notice these when I was unpacking and setting up the computer, are ...

...these two.  An STe characteristic.  These are Jaguar controller ports.  I'm not sure what all games these can be used for but, yea.  This is the Cadillac of ST models.  I'm putting it back together.  It can stay grungy as long as it works.  I'm not doing anything to upset this bad boy.  
I am not bragging...I had to share my discovery because I was expecting an STfm inside an STe shell.  STfm don't have the stuff mentioned.  What a nice surprise.  Best...Christmas...EVER!

Well, what family I have left is in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Washington state and all of my wife's family is in Arizona.  So it will be just her and I as usual.  Wrapping each other's gifts (except the new ST I got lol) and just enjoy each other's company.  Dinner will be in house.  Tonight or tomorrow will be an outing to see our towns lights in the park and other houses.  Christmas day comes the exchange of gifts and lunch.  Not entirely sure after that other than watching When Calks The Heart special on Hallmark.  May play some card and board games.  Not sure about video games but I might try to sneak in an ST game or two.  Were also going to make chocolate covered pretzels later this evening.  No family visiting so anything goes.  Who knows?

Well, what family I have left is in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Washington state and all of my wife's family is in Arizona.  So it will be just her and I as usual.  Wrapping each other's gifts (except the new ST I got lol) and just enjoy each other's company.  Dinner will be in house.  Tonight or tomorrow will be an outing to see our towns lights in the park and other houses.  Christmas day comes the exchange of gifts and lunch.  Not entirely sure after that other than watching When Calks The Heart special on Hallmark.  May play some card and board games.  Not sure about video games but I might try to sneak in an ST game or two.  Were also going to make chocolate covered pretzels later this evening.  No family visiting so anything goes.  Who knows?

WOW!  Nice one.  It will look really nice once you clean it up, I'm sure.  I have a 520STFM, but I'm not sure what the difference is.  It looks identical. 

Congrats on the new addition, and enjoy the process. 

I said I would show when it arrived.  Very excited about this one!!

She's a bit grungy but working.  Dual DD disk drives, too!  My Atari hardware collection is complete.  And, before I get asked, its a 1040 STfm in a 1040 STe shell.  I don't think it has the Blitter processor.  Will know when it is taken apart to clean.  Santa came a day early.

I don't honestly remember.  It was a long time ago when I played Cybermorph and beat it.  Last time I played was about a month ago and I didn't get very far.  I'll have to keep trying.  Thanks for pointing that out.

Most of my used systems were purchased in poor condition needing something.  Except the Master System that was gifted to me.  That thing looked hardly used.  And I've got another mystery system on its way.  Suppose to be here tomorrow.  Fingers crossed.  I'll most likely do a teardown and cleaning of it, too.  I'm picky that way.

Nice, Creep!  You got a machine, too!

The holidays were always a special time for my family.  The smells of my aunt's food cooking which she always made enough to last us a week in leftovers.  Decorating my grandmother's artificial white Christmas tree with ornaments all of which was older than me.  The aroma of the coffee my aunt, uncle, and grandmother would throwback to help them stay awake so they could finish up last minute details.  And my aunt always decorated her house with lights, garland, and a musical carousel.  That was my Dad's side.
And Mom always going shopping with me right there with me.  I don't know how she managed to do it but a few times she snuck gifts for me in the car I never seen until Christmas day.  My best friend in the world, always entertaining and silly when her asthma wasn't in the way.  Always find odd things in odd places that turned out to be more memorable than that NES game unwrapped on Christmas day.  
Then the time finally arrived.  My gift unwrapping always started on Christmas Eve at my grandmother's.  Christmas morning was with Mom and then we were off to my grandparents' house (mom's side) 60 miles away for dinner.  Many times their house was overcrowded and with those family members that always managed to get under your skin.  Most visits grandpa and I would go off for a bit, saying we were going hunting, just to get away.  Sometimes we actually did, other times we just went in the deer woods and took a nap in his little Datsun truck.
Those times are more precious to me than any gift under the tree.  If I could get one gift it would be to have them back for one day since I no longer have them...just one day.  Since that can't be done I thought I would find a few things to share that my family either watched or listened to together.  I can't take anyone hunting since I gave out up when my grandpa passed.  It just didn't seem right to do so after he left.
With that said I want to wish everyone here a very Merry Christmas and blessings.  You guys have been awesome and, in a way, became part of my family...my Atari family.  Please enjoy these findings with your loved ones, family, and friends.  Make memories that will last a lifetime.
This one is in three parts.  More to come!

Long Beach is my guess. 

My son lives in an apartment in downtown Los Angeles, but his view is not so nice.  From his room, he looks directly onto an 8 lane freeway!  Ha ha ha.  But he's happy and doing well. 
Southern Califormia is really a beautiful place. 

I love that these guys are still around doing their thing

The holidays were always a special time for my family.  The smells of my aunt's food cooking which she always made enough to last us a week in leftovers.  Decorating my grandmother's artificial white Christmas tree with ornaments all of which was older than me.  The aroma of the coffee my aunt, uncle, and grandmother would throwback to help them stay awake so they could finish up last minute details.  And my aunt always decorated her house with lights, garland, and a musical carousel.  That was my Dad's side.
And Mom always going shopping with me right there with me.  I don't know how she managed to do it but a few times she snuck gifts for me in the car I never seen until Christmas day.  My best friend in the world, always entertaining and silly when her asthma wasn't in the way.  Always find odd things in odd places that turned out to be more memorable than that NES game unwrapped on Christmas day.  
Then the time finally arrived.  My gift unwrapping always started on Christmas Eve at my grandmother's.  Christmas morning was with Mom and then we were off to my grandparents' house (mom's side) 60 miles away for dinner.  Many times their house was overcrowded and with those family members that always managed to get under your skin.  Most visits grandpa and I would go off for a bit, saying we were going hunting, just to get away.  Sometimes we actually did, other times we just went in the deer woods and took a nap in his little Datsun truck.
Those times are more precious to me than any gift under the tree.  If I could get one gift it would be to have them back for one day since I no longer have them...just one day.  Since that can't be done I thought I would find a few things to share that my family either watched or listened to together.  I can't take anyone hunting since I gave out up when my grandpa passed.  It just didn't seem right to do so after he left.
With that said I want to wish everyone here a very Merry Christmas and blessings.  You guys have been awesome and, in a way, became part of my family...my Atari family.  Please enjoy these findings with your loved ones, family, and friends.  Make memories that will last a lifetime.
This one is in three parts.  More to come!

This is not a cover on how to play I Ran.  This is a Flock of Seagulls teaching you how to play I Ran.  Very cool to see a band giving a how-to.  Thought I would share for those interested.
 

Thanks, RickR!  You should a seen what it looked like when I found it.

It was filthy.  And, yep, took apart to check for bugs.  None found.  It was actually clean on the inside.  Small main board, too.  I was hoping it would be like the Apex I had that could switch between 50 and 60 Hertz but it  can't.  I've not been able to play Secret Quest since that Apex died.
And, yes, it is a true flat screen.  For those that do not know, CRT manufacturers before LCDs dominated the TV market researched and finally succeeded in making CRTs with a flat screen.  While not hi-def by today's standards they do offer better image quality.  So most CRTs during the early to mid 2000s will have a flat screen.  I recommend picking them up if you find them.  Sanyo went so far as to create a CRT wide-screen...about a 30" I think.  I wanted one but before I could get one LCDs phased them out.  Check out the CNET page for more info on that.
Whoops!  Forgot that link.
https://www.cnet.com/products/sanyo-ht30746-vizzon-30-crt-tv/
That TV I would love to find.