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title: "New Products and Services (Syntax v5 n5)"
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modified_at: "2026-06-21T23:27:03+00:00"
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excerpt: "Biocal Software (167 Wilson St., Petaluma, CA 94952 707/7634348) announces new software for the ZX/TS: Rebound (paddle ball game). Life (Conway's classic simulation) , Bomber (fly over a city and destroy), Z80DA (disassembler and machine code monitor with CAI/ESF and CAI/P40 options). Backgammon (version updates $2 + original copy). Blackjack (up to 4 players), Bar-Dice…"
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# New Products and Services (Syntax v5 n5)

[Biocal Software](http://localhost/company/biocal-software/) (167 Wilson St., Petaluma, CA 94952 707/7634348) announces new software for the ZX/TS: Rebound (paddle ball game). Life (Conway’s classic simulation) , Bomber (fly over a city and destroy), Z80DA (disassembler and machine code monitor with CAI/ESF and CAI/P40 options). Backgammon (version updates $2 + original copy). Blackjack (up to 4 players), Bar-Dice (variation of Yahtze) , Gin-Rummy, Solitaire, Meelborn (Mille Borne), Riverside (Formula 1 racing), NIM, Tac-Tix (much like NIM), Stock Market (simulation), and Checkbook (balance yours). Tapes $10 each (see special SYNTAX offer under Vendor Report). All software available on CAI/ESF wafers for $15 each (except FYLIT, $30).

[HYBRIDION](http://localhost/company/hybridion/) (614 Linden Hill, Lindenwold, NJ 08021) now offers MATMAN (performs all standard matrix functions including input editing) for 16K ZX/TS or TS2068. Send SASE for information.

[2068 User Cartridge Board](http://localhost/product/2068-user-cartridge-rev-a/) plugs into the cartridge port of the TS2068 and holds two 2764 or 27128 EPROMs. Allows storing BASIC program in cartridge form. Bare board, $10.95; with parts except EPROM, $15.95. Includes schematic and instructions. EPROM burner available soon. Send SASE for info to: The [John Oliger Co](http://localhost/company/john-oliger-co/)., 11601 Whidbey Dr., Cumberland, IN 46229.

[RHEESWARE](http://localhost/company/rheesware/) (4001 Pennwood #3, Las Vegas, NV 89102) has released over 15 programs for the TS2068, including Music Master ($19.95), Checkbooker ($14.95), Type (Textprocessor; $9.95), Character Creator ($15.95), Cookbooker ($14.95) MasterColors (Mastermind; $12. 95/Listing $4.95), Wordsearch (puzzle generator; $14.95), Avon (home business manager; $12.95). Send for free catalog.

[Pheonix Enterprises](http://localhost/company/pheonix-enterprises/) (1780 N. Dupont Hwy., No. 17, Dover, DE 19901 302/734-0179) announces TASWORD 2, a professional TS2068 word processor. Written in MC with 64 or 32 characters/line on screen and printer. Features automatic wordwrap, deselectable right justification, block move, copy, insert, help displays, line centering, reformatting, find, and replace. Comes with manual and TASWORD tutor for $29.95 + $2 P&H. TASWIDE (allows 64 column output in BASIC to screen or printer) also available at $19.95 + $2 P&H.

[Timensa Software](http://localhost/company/timensa-software/) (3707 Downey Dale Dr., Randallstown, MD 21133 301/655-6195) now has [DO-CALC](http://localhost/product/do-calc/) available for the TS2068, with much the same capabilities as the ZX/TS version, on cassette, for $16 ppd.