“MicroAce will cease trading in the US” in December, Kevin Hawkins of MicroAce just announced. No legal action forces the withdrawal, he said. MicroAce cannot compete with Sinclair’s ZX81. CompShop, the parent company, continues to do business in the UK.
MicroAce customers needing repairs should send their kits to Bob Ward, 3176 Oak Knoll, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720. The costs are the same–$25 for computer repairs, $15 for video upgrade kit repairs.
If you have grievances against MicroAce, write to them in England: MicroAce-CompShop, 14 Station Road, New Barnet, Hertsfordshire, England, EN5 1QW. Kevin said they will handle any customer complaints but cannot answer technical questions. They have received 8K ROMs from Sinclair to fill all backorders. Anyone interested in distributing the video upgrade kit in the US should contact MicroAce at their English address.