New Coleco Sports Cartridge System

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Here is a Coleco Press Release announcing New Coleco Sports Cartridge System Features Four Electronic Sports  For Up To Four Players. Two type pages, two photographs.

Atari Introduces TT

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Here is a November 13, 1989 Atari News Release that states Atari Computer Introduces TT: A True, 32-Bit Bus System For Serious Computer Users. Three typed pages.

Atari Shipping Deskset II

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Here is an November 13, 1989 News Release stating that Atari Computer Shipping Deskset II For Professional Desktop Publishing. Three typed pages.

Atari Provides Range Of Features

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Here is a November 1989 Atari Product Line Backgrounder with the title Atari Computer Systems Provide Range Of Features, Options. Seven typed pages.

Atari Computer Advances Micro-miniaturization Technology

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Here is a November 1989 Atari Portfolio Technology Backgrounder titled Atari Computer Advances Micro-miniaturization Technology With 1-Pound Computer Using Adapted MS-DOS Software. Eleven typed paged.

Commodore News - Autumn/Winter 1980

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Here is the Autumn/Winter 1980 Commodore News newspaper. A twelve page Commodore newspaper from the UK.

1981 Atari Word Processor Brochure

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Here is a four page, full color Atari Word Processor brochure from 1981. There is also a black & white photo/screen shot of the Atari Word Processor. I'm not sure I would have purchased this product based on the screen shot.

For more information on the Atari Word Processor, see my Have You Read The Reviews? blog post about AtariWriter.

1981 Atari Accountant Brochure

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Here is a full color, six page, 1981 Atari Accountant Brochure. It also has a black and white photo of a "typical" Atari Accountant computer setup.

For more information on the Atari Accountant, see my Atari Bean Counter blog post.

Coleco Showing Zodiac - The Astrology Computer

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Here are nineteen fascinating pages, including press releases, photographs, and an informational brochure on the Coleco Zodiac - The Astrology Computer.

First up is a four page Coleco/HWH Enterprises, Inc, Press Release stating that Coleco Industries, Inc. Showing Zodiac - The Astrology Computer.

Followed by a four page Coleco/HWH Enterprises, Inc, Press Release concerning Facts About Astrology.

There are also seven pages on the 1980 US Presidential Race.

There is a two page, full color Coleco Zodiac - The Astrology Computer informational brochure.

There are also a couple of black and white photographs. One of Coleco Zodiac (at the top of this post), and one of "astrologer Sydney Omarr with the ZODIAC-The Astrology Computer by Coleco" as denoted by a label on the back of the photo.

Coleco Shows Head To Head Hockey

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Here is a January 5th, 1980 Coleco/HWH Enterprises, Inc. Press Release stating that Coleco Industries, Inc. Shows Head To Head Electronic Hockey At The Winter CES. One typed page and a black and white photograph.

Coleco Demonstrates Head To Head Basketball

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Here is a January 5, 1980 Coleco/HWH Enterprises, Inc. Press Release stating that Coleco Industries, Inc. Demonstrates Head To Head Electronic Basketball At The Winter CES. One typed page and one b/w photograph.

Coleco Displays Head To Head Football At CES

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Here is a January 5, 1980 HWH Enterprses, Inc. Press Release stating that Coleco Industries, Inc. Displays Head To Head Electronic Football At The Winter CES. Two typed pages and a black and white photo.

Coleco Versus Mattel In Electronic Football Commercial

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Here is a Coleco / HWH Enterprises, Inc., December 18, 1979 Press Release stating Coleco Versus Mattel In Electronic Football Commercial. Two typed pages and a b/w photo. 

Here is the TV commercial.

Coleco No. 1 In Electronic Fun 1978 Catalog

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Here is a full color, thirty-six page Coleco No. 1 In Electronic Fun 1978 catalog.

It includes classics like the Electronic Quarterback from The COnnecticut LEather COmpany.

Commodore Announces 96K CBM Computer

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Here is a September 30th, 1980 Press Release stating that Commodore Announces Plans To Introduce 96K CBM Computer. Two typed pages.

Commodore Announces The VIC 20

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Here is a September 30th, 1980 News Release stating that Commodore International Announces New Generation Lowcost Personal Computer System - The VIC 20. Six typed pages.

 

Magnavox v. Activision No. C-82-5270-CAL

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Here are four typed pages of "Findings Of Fact" in a legal action between Magnavox v. Activision No. C-82-5270-CAL in the United States District Court - Northern District of California. Dated, but hard to read date, likely circa 1986 - 1988.

Here is more info on the case.

Computer Games Technology and History

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Here are twenty-eight pages of notes related to Computer Games Technology and History by David Ahl. Possibly for a magazine article or book. Both typed and handwritten, including on the back of an envelope.

Data East Brings Platoon To Personal Computers

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Here is a June 4th, 1988 press release announcing that Data East Brings Platoon To Personal Computers. Three typed pages. Also includes a four page Data East June 4th, 1988  Price List and two color screen shot photos, one of Platoon, and one of Rampage.

Text on the back of the Platoon photo states 

"PLATOON," based on the award winning movie, for the Commodore 64/128, Atari ST and IBM PC from Data East USA, Inc.

Text on the back of the Rampage photo states

"RAMPAGE," a monster adventure game, from Data East USA, Inc. for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Commodore Introduces Advanced "Set Back" Thermostat

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Here is a January 5th, 1980 press release announcing that Commodore Introduces Advanced "Set Back" Thermostat For Home And Office. Press release created by Simon/Public Relations. Two typed pages and a black and white photo. I've also previously posted a color sales/brochure for this thermostat.

Commodore Announces Six New Adventure Game For Commodore 64

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Here is a June 5th, 1983 Press Release announcing that Commodore Announces Six New Adventure Game For Commodore 64. Games include Infocom's Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, Deadline, Starcross, and Suspended. Three typed pages.

Commodore Introduces New Calculator Line At 1980 Consumer Electronics Show

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Here is a January 5th, 1980 Press Release announcing that Commodore Introduces New Calculator Line At Consumer Electronics Show. Prepared by Simon/Public Relations. Five types pages and a black and white photo of the Commodore LC4512 calculator.