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In article <1973@uwmacc.UUCP>, oyster@uwmacc.UUCP (Vicious Oyster) writes:
>    Since we now have an official source for Atari news here on USENET,
> could we get beyond the rumors of what the 1040ST actually is?
> What I've gathered is that it will be 100% compatible with 520 software,
> have 1 meg of RAM, TOS on ROM, a double sided drive, a list price of
> $200 more than the 520, and come nicely packaged in a single box.  Is
> that correct?  Any additions?
>    About TOS in ROM... a friend has a 520ST, and would like to know how
> one goes about getting the ROM chips.  Should they be available from
> dealers, or do you have to go directly to Atari?

The 1040ST also has a built-in power supply for both the computer and the
drive.  It looks like a 520 except for a couple of extra inches in the back
of the system  Otherwise, exactly as described above.  Look for the next
issue of Byte (March 1986) to have a full preview of the 1040ST.

The ROM chips are available from dealers.  Suggested price is $25.  If
your dealer does not know about them, tell the dealer to call Atari's
service dept.