Lowest Price Yet

The Timex Computer Corp., with headquarters in Middlebury, CT, has announced the first computer priced under $100. The Timex Sinclair 1000 is compact, lightweight, fully-assembled, and priced at $99.95. Timex supports their computer with optional 32-column printer, telephone modem and 16K memory expansion module. Software for business, education and personal use will be available, according to the company. The Timex Sinclair 1000 is an enhanced version of the Sinclair ZX81; it features an expanded 2K-byte static memory. It uses any black and white television as a monitor, and loads programs from a cassette tape recorder.