Why Buy a Home Computer? Looking at an early Atari computer product catalog

I have in front of me the Atari Home Computer Product Catalog, an impressive 34 page catalog that covers everything Atari had to offer for its original 8-bit computer lineup.

The back cover says it is copyright 1982, which is somewhat surprising giving some of the things that are mentioned inside. It also has a cover price of $1, which is also funny. Mos…