Timex Computer Corporation drops out of the home computer market! You read it right. Timex is not continuing with its computer product line. Why? Well, you may have noticed that they never did much advertisng, and because of that, they put themselves under. Sinclair has been critical of how Timex handled their computer all along. So, out with Timex and back in Sinclair?
Not exactly. It’s true that Sinclair will be marketing the QL cccome fall by mailorder, but not their other products. The reason is they are not FCC type approved. They could easily have it done, but the money involved may be too great. They could continue with the present Timex line. Who knows?
After speaking with Sinclair last Monday, they have no plans to continue with past products, but hopefully they (or some one else) will continue with the current fine line of Timex-Sinclair products. If anything, it would be nice if Sinclair would supply software for all of our computers. The software all seems compatible, even most of the Spectrum software works on the TS-2068 we’ve found.
In the meantime, the Timex Modem will be released and looks like an excellent value for $120. Having auto-dial, autoconnect, and auto-log on facilities. The modem is compatible with the whole line. They should be shipped this month. That is all Timex says they will produce; what else will come is anybody’s guess.
I am personally maddened by this news. Here Timex has been painting a rosy picture that Timex is doing better than ever and then they do this.
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