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Acorn Archimedes A410/1

1989–1991 · desktop

Specifications

Cpu: ARM2, 8 MHz
Ram: max: 1 MB on-board at launch; expandable via podule-based third-party RAM cards · base: 1 MB
Ports: RGB video · Composite/TV video · Analogue stereo audio out · Centronics printer port · RS-423 serial · Analogue joystick port · Econet network port (fitted as standard) · Podule expansion slots (with the optional backplane fitted)
Display: VIDC video controller, multiple modes up to 640x512 in 16 colors (fewer colors at higher resolutions); RGB and composite/TV output
Storage: base: Built-in 3.5" floppy disc drive, no hard disc · options: External hard disc via a podule expansion, e.g. SCSI or ST506 interfaces sold by third parties
Os Support: latest: RISC OS 3.1 via ROM upgrade · shipped: RISC OS 2.00, 512 KB in ROM
Release Price: £1,199 (ex VAT)

Upgrade paths

RAM

Third-party podule RAM expansion cards · Entry model of the updated 400/1 series alongside the 2 MB A420/1 and 4 MB A440/1, differing mainly in RAM and whether a hard disc was fitted at the factory. Same ARM2 platform across all three.

varies, period RAM podules commonly £100-£200

MODERATE

storage

External hard disc via a third-party podule · The A420/1 and A440/1 shipped with 20 MB and 50 MB hard discs from the factory; the A410/1 could be upgraded to the same via the same podule slots.

varies widely, several hundred pounds for period SCSI/ST506 kits

HARD