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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We have just learned that Don Lambert from Indiana and Bob Swoger from Chicago have taken the bit in the teeth and begun publishing what SNUG hasn’t. We have seen the first issue of, (sit back now!) ZXir QLive Alive, an expected quarterly, supporting all of Clive Sinclair’s computers, with news and programs.article, orig pub: 02.20.26, updated: 02.20.26
Al Boehm demonstrated a world map graphics database from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) adapted for the QL. The Program uses run length encoded data to draw a map of the world or any specified range of latitude or longitude. The data permits resolution to 10 nautical miles.article, orig pub: 02.20.26, updated: 02.20.26
February, as this is written, may not be the cruelest month but it sure gives the blaghs. The holidays are over, and the days get longer but not much warmer and spring still seems years off.article, orig pub: 02.19.26, updated: 02.20.26
Al notified us that Dick Taylor had resigned for personal reasons and since Sherm Waterman hadn’t been able to make the meeting, he was elected Treasurer and Membership Secretary. Welcome Sherm!article, orig pub: 02.19.26, updated: 02.20.26
A Newsletter or two ago, the matter of exchanging software Libraries with other User Groups was discussed. Hugh Howie, NESQLUG member and QL librarian of the TORONTO TIMEX-SINCLAIR USERS CLUB, has sent us theirs for ours and it becomes the first of what I hope will become a number of such exchanges with other QLarticle, orig pub: 02.19.26, updated: 02.20.26
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