Goto 10: Retro Computing & Gaming

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Atari Means Business with the Mega ST

Atari Means Business with the Mega ST

The first "pro" ST

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Announced at CES in January 1987, the Mega ST was Atari’s first attempt at creating full-fledged workstation for professional users.

There is some conflict as to whether these are called Mega STs or just Megas. I’ve seen both names used and even have seen labels with both names. I tend to use Mega ST as it is much clearer and sounds less like “Amiga”.

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