Amiga 1000

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The Amiga 1000, released in September 1985, was the first model in Commodore's Amiga line. It featured a 16/32-bit Motorola 68000 processor running at 7.16 MHz for NTSC systems and 7.09 MHz for PAL systems. The basic configuration included 256 KB of RAM, expandable to 512 KB internally and up to 8.5 MB externally. The Amiga 1000 was renowned for its advanced graphics and sound capabilities, thanks to the Original Chip Set (OCS), which included the Agnus, Denise, and Paula chips. These custom chips enabled the Amiga to display up to 4096 colors and produce four-channel stereo sound. The Amiga 1000 supported true multitasking with its operating system, allowing multiple applications to run simultaneously. It came with a detachable keyboard and mouse, and the system was compatible with various peripherals, including a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. The Amiga's user interface, known as Workbench, featured pull-down menus and up to 50 overlapping windows. The system was popular among creative professionals due to its robust multimedia capabilities. Despite its short market life, the Amiga 1000 left a lasting impact on the computing industry with its innovative design and performance.