Atari SM124
The Atari SM124 was the most common monochrome monitor for the Atari ST series. It provided crisp, high-resolution output ideal for professional applications such as desktop publishing and programming.
Key Features
Display: 12-inch monochrome CRTResolution: 640×400 (monochrome, 70 Hz)
Use Case: Ideal for text-based applications, word processing, and CAD
Atari SM125
The Atari SM125 was a minor revision of the SM124, offering similar display quality with minor internal improvements.
Atari SC1224
The Atari SC1224 was a colour monitor designed for gaming and graphical applications on the ST series. It was available with different CRT tube manufacturers, leading to variations in display quality.
Key Features
Display: 12-inch colour CRTResolution: 320×200 (16 colours), 640×200 (4 colours)
Use Case: Gaming, graphics applications, and multimedia
Atari SC1435
The Atari SC1435 was a later colour monitor with a sharper display, designed for improved graphical clarity on ST and TT series computers.
Key Features
Display: 14-inch colour CRTResolution: Same as SC1224, but with improved image quality
Why Were They Important?
Professional Applications: The SM124 provided sharp text for work environments.Gaming and Graphics: Colour monitors enabled Atari ST users to experience rich visuals.
Compatibility: Designed specifically for ST and TT series computers, ensuring optimal performance.
Legacy
Atari’s monitor lineup was essential for users who needed either precise monochrome displays for work or vibrant colour output for multimedia. These monitors remain popular among retro computing enthusiasts.