Welcome to TimexSinclair.com, your definitive resource for everything related to the Sinclair and Timex/Sinclair computers in the United States. From the groundbreaking Sinclair ZX81 that brought affordable computing to American homes in 1982, to the Timex/Sinclair 2068, we celebrate these remarkable machines that introduced a generation to the world of programming and digital innovation.

Timex/Sinclair

The American chapter—Timex brought Sinclair’s vision to U.S. homes.

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1982

Timex/Sinclair 1000

The U.S. version of the ZX81, available for under $100 at retail stores across America. This machine democratized computing in the United States.

1983

Timex/Sinclair 1500

Enhanced version of the Timex/Sinclair 1000 with 16K RAM built in, ZX Spectrum style case and keyboard.

1983

Timex/Sinclair 2068

Color graphics, sound capabilities, and a cartridge port made the 2068 the ultimate U.S. Sinclair experience with serious computing power.

Sinclair

The pioneering machines from Clive Sinclair that revolutionized home computing.

1980

Sinclair ZX80

The machine that started it all—revolutionary for its price point and brought computing to everyday people.

1981

Sinclair ZX81

The machine that brought computing to the masses. Sold over 1.5 million units worldwide—legendary affordability and hackability made it an icon.

1982

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

The ZX Spectrum brought vibrant color graphics and sound to the home computer market, selling over 5 million units worldwide.

1984

Sinclair QL

Sinclair’s ambitious 32-bit business computer. Multitasking OS, built-in Microdrives—ahead of its time with professional aspirations.

1987

Cambridge Z88

Sinclair’s ambitious 32-bit business computer. Multitasking OS, built-in Microdrives—ahead of its time with professional aspirations.

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This program will allow you to create 3×3 graphics fairly easily. The working space is on the left side of the screen. On the right side you can see the character (3×3) you defined or are defining. To create a character move with the arrow keys, 1 to fill a dot, and 0 to cleararticle, orig pub: 01.25.26, updated: 01.25.26
Up to 5 players can play. You may bet on 1 of the 5 horses up to $200. Four kinds of bet: PARLAY:Choose the horse that wins and the one that comes in 2nd!article, orig pub: 01.25.26, updated: 01.25.26
Try to pick up as many crystals as you can while avoiding energy sucking plants and the Electric Bubloid. The Energy Rings will give you 100 of energy and the crystals will give you 100 points. You may use either the joystick or the keyboard, Q-up, A-down, O-left, P-right, SPACEBAR or FIRE BUTTON to usearticle, orig pub: 01.25.26, updated: 01.25.26
This program is a very basic music writer using the A,B,C… method for inputing the notes, once loaded a menu is displayed, 1-INPUT DATA FILE, 2-CLEAR DATA FILE, 3-SAVE FILE, 4-LOAD FILE, 5-COMPILE CODE, 6-COPY and 7-QUIT PROGRAM. 1-INPUT DATA You input the data with an editor, like a word-processor. EX: O3 +A-2 -B+2 P4article, orig pub: 01.25.26, updated: 01.25.26
This program lets you enter your expenditures for every months and also the estimated spendings (budget). It will tell you at the end of the year if you are over or under budget or even! The functions: 1- Enter Data When you press 1, a list of 60 items will be displayed. Enter the numberarticle, orig pub: 01.25.26, updated: 01.25.26
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