“The King is dead…Long live the King!”
It was one year ago that Timex closed its doors to the world of computers. Not that they didn’t believe in their product. Quite the contrary…it was a great line of computers. Many outside critics gave them rave reviews, and some felt it was to be THE competition for Commodore.
No, it was upper management that “pulled the plug” on T/S. “Not enough R.O.I. (Return On Investment)…” was their excuse. They could get a greater Profit Margin on watches, so they gave the Computer Division their “pink slip”.
But did Timex/Sinclair really “die”? Did it go the way of the Nash, Pet Rocks, and Mood Rings?!?
NO – NO – NO !!! Although the “Big Boys” like Ziff Davis (SYNC), Memotech, and other major suppliers channeled their energies in other areas, it was the independent producers that kept T/S alive.
People like…Bill Russell, Jules Gesang, Doug Dewey, Ray Kingsley, Tom Woods, John Oliger.
Companies like…Zebra Systems, E. Arthur Brown, AERCO, Ramex, Games to Learn By, Curry Computer, Knighted Computers, English Micro Connection, Byte Back.
Publications like…SUM, Time Designs, SyncWare News, Quarters, and yes, T-S HORIZONS.
Also, let’s not forget the great network of T/S User Groups throughout the United States (and Canada and Mexico). They are a MAJOR source of information for all Timex/Sinclair users.
Finally…YOU ! Yes, just by you reading this editorial, you have shown that you believe in T/S. Keep the faith growing and you will NEVER lose in life.
No, we’re not dead..we’re not even hurt! This “family” we have together grows stronger each day, and I feel sorry for those that don’t belong!
Long Live T/S…FOREVER!!!