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# Hardware Review: IQ-8300 / PC-8300

Detailed review of the Lambda 8300 (also marketed as IQ-8300 and PC-8300), a Timex/Sinclair 1000 clone in green and white case. Covers ROM differences from the TS1000, tape LOAD incompatibility, rubber chiclet keyboard (42 keys), character set differences, error code format, and composite video output jumper.