Vintage Oric Atmos FOR SALE, RETRO Home Computer, 48k, Boxed collectors item - Boxed but not tested - collectors item
 
THIS UNIT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS THEREFORE BEING LISTED AS 'SOLD FOR PARTS'. 
It might very well work! i have no means to test due to lack of old CRT style TV or Monitor, so buyer accepts 'SOLD AS SEEN, NO RETURNS', hence the low price compared to other units that appear for sale on social media and auctions sites.
 
A very rare find for most retro computer collectors, especially with poly insert packaging, an outer box and in great cosmetic condition. This Oric Atmos is in extremely well looked after condition, and comes with the full instruction manual, power supply, video cable and two cassettes. This unit has not been tested so it is sold as seen and described. Many collectors seek these out just to have in their collection.
 
The video in the image section, is not of the actual unit on sale here, just an overview of the Oric Atmos System from an online fan, for information only.

This model was produced for the UK market so output would be PAL. The outer box is quite tatty with the ends either torn or missing.
 
The Oric Atmos was the successor of the Oric 1 and had almost the same features. Its main difference with the Oric 1 was the keyboard and the debugged ROM (the ORIC 1 had several bugs). Although improved, the loading process from tape was still very uncertain. The real mechanical keyboard was really better. Two versions were available, with 16 or 48 KB of RAM. 16 KB version couldn't be upgraded, very few of them were sold.
 
There were also new Basic instructions and above all the Scart power supply was integrated on French models from 85! Fantastic, when you know that the Oric had the world record of cables and power supplies you had to use (1 for the computer, 1 for the tape recorder, 1 for the peritel supply and 1 more plug for the TV!).
 
The Atmos had really large success in France like its little brother the Oric-1. A lot of videogame companies got off the ground thanks to this machine, and quite a lot of people have a tender thought when then remember their Atmos. In 1985, Eureka Informatique, a french company, bought back Oric. The Atmos then lived a bit longer thanks to some improvements (peritel power supply and better tape reliability) and cheap prices policy.
 
This is becoming a very collectable item for Retro Vintage computer buffs.
Due to the age of this item, even though stored within indoor and dry condition since purchase, no refunds will be offered, Buyer accepts this as sold as seen.
 
This unit has NOT BEEN RECENTLY TESTED. Tested in March 2019. As with any retro electronics and computer kit, although this may, or may not work once you test it, that is no guarantee that anytime in the future, it may suddenly fail. Computers and electronic component of this age and quality will have been stored and cared for to keep them in this working condition, but they are 20+ years old or more, components can degrade over time.
 
All our retro products are shipped worldwide based on contents weight and with a 'sign for' service for delivery guarantee, and each product is smart security marked before despatch. Why do we smart mark it? we have had buyers in the past return products only to find out it was a faulty one they already had and 'swapped' it for our great condition product, and then wanted a refund. Smart marking ensures the provenance of who supplied it.
 
We do not accept any returns on retro products of this age, so you must accept it 'as is' when purchasing. Only under exception postal physical damage will be consider a return, Refunds will be provided on return of the item to our address, and must be in the same condition it was sent, and any return costs must be borne by the buyer. It is advisable to obtain a receipt of posting.
 
UK vat import charges will be prepaid on this item. Other regions may have an import customs charge which you would be advised at the time of delivery if duty is required payment, as per the laws in your country/state.
 
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