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The Atari 'MicroBox'

The 'MicroBox' was to be the replacement for the Atari 'Falcon' computer. Enhancements were to include new case design ('Sun-like') and a true 32-bit bus with three 32-bit expansion slots. An upgrade-option to the Motorola 68040 processor has been considered.
Atari had several prototypes of the 'MicroBox', but the memory controller was buggy; just before the release date, Atari left the home-computer business and focused its efforts on its new home-video-game system, the 'Jaguar 64'. The MicroBox was never released.
The 'MicroBox' could be set up vertically or horizontally.

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