My 1993 Atari Mega STE Retro Battlestation
The article reflects on the author's nostalgic memories of their 1993 Atari Mega STE setup. After selling the original system in 1995, the author repurchased one in 2023, which now occupies their office. The piece details various components of the setup and the significance of each item in the context of the author's college experience.
- ▪The author originally purchased the Atari Mega STE in September 1992 and sold it in early 1995.
- ▪In April 2023, the author bought another Mega STE to relive their nostalgic memories.
- ▪The setup included a 24-pin serial printer, an Atari SC1224 RGB monitor, and a Hayes 1200 smartmodem.
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My 1993 Atari Mega STE Retro BattlestationPaul LefebvreMay 20, 20261352ShareI recently came across a photo of my original Atari Mega STE setup from 1993. I purchased this Mega STE in September 1992 and I kept it until early 1995 when I sold it to purchase my first PC.I was very fond of this Mega STE and missed it so much that I purchased another one in April 2023, which now sits behind me in my office.I used my original Mega STE in college and while I was Current Notes ST editor. This photo is from the off-campus apartment I lived in.Does that just scream 90s or what? And that chair! Apparently I wasn’t worried about ergonomics as much as I am now! That desk was a Service Merchandise special that I had first bought for my 1040ST back in 1989. Hutches were all the rage back then.
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