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Unboxing IDE Plus 2.0 for ATARI (XE/XL)

IDE Plus 2.0 interface

Autopsy:

IDE Plus 2.0 is a new IDE host adapter by Simius for Atari (XE/XL) computer.

Some features:

  • Is not much greater than a 2,5-inch IDE disk.
  • Does not require an external power-supply.
  • Contains an XE (CART+ECI) connector, an XL (PBI) connector, a cartridge port, and a connector for a 2,5-inch IDE disk.
  • Contains 96 KB ISP Flash ROM and 32 KB RAM available to the internal PBI BIOS and flashable from the Atari.
  • Contains 512 KB or 1024 KB ISP Flash ROM for SpartaDOS X (or any other cartridge of such type), flashable from the Atari. This ROM can be physically disabled using a dedicated switch. The switch is not installed in the device shown on photos below.
  • Contains a real time clock circuitry to be used with SpartaDOS X. If someone doesn’t want to use it, the module is anyway fully compatible with an external R-Time 8 or internally mounted ARC.
  • A LED flashing during the I/O.

source: atariage.com

 
  1. David N. Oldfield
    February 23rd, 2018 at 19:20 | #1

    You will need an English translator for this review. Is this the IDE Plus 2.0 for the Atari 800XL/XE something that you would consider selling?
    If so please tell me what you need to get for this Item Plus Shipping/Handling Costs.

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