cutler (11/09/82)
You could use another cassette but then you would have to go find a funny I/O plug (about $10) and you do have to worry about motor control. The audio channel on the cassette is nice but not very useful for most things. If you're into foreign languages on the introductory level it's ok. I've seen a few games that do interesting things with it, but that's about all. The 800 has a plug on the side to let you get at the video and audio signals before they're RF modulated. The 400 has no such plug but perhaps you could get at it inside the case. You'll have to check the Hardware Manual (see below), I'm not certain if you can. 810 disks are no problem. The 400 may look different than the 800 but they are virtually software and hardware identical. You just need at least 16K and you're off and running. Call Atari in California (800-538-8543) and ask for info on the 400/800 system. Or look in a local store for: Operating System Reference Manual Hardware Manual Operating System Source Listing Disk Operating System Source Listing De Re Atari (Explains lots of neat stuff) Compute is a good magazine for Atari. Ben Cutler decvax!yale-comix!cutler