Tom Woods is so impressed with the MSCRIPT word processor that he sells it. Of course, Tom offers an enhancement–available only through him, & free with your MSCRIPT order–for 2040 printers or TASMAN interfaces. $69.95 From Thomas B. Woods, POB 64 Jefferson, NH 03583. 603/586-7734 VISA/MC
Byte-Back offers new A/D converter. See hardware review in this issue. Also, they offer a Centronics Interface for ZX/TS or TS2068. The unit is cased, 5″Hx4″Wx1″T, & comes with software for the computer you specify when you order. The 4 1/2 foot printer cable is permanently attached to the interface. This is the only printer interface known to us that provides an extender card to attach other peripherals. Price $84.95+$4.95 P&H from Byte-Back Co. Rt 3, Box 147, Leesville, SC 29070 803/532-5812 VISA/MC
Also from Byte-Back, the MD-2B and MD-68 modems with Smart Software to send and receive programs by phone. These modems include an RS-232 port to drive your serial printer–no separate interface needed. $119,95 kit or $149.95 assembled +$4.95 P&H
Tom Bent‘s 8K ROM modifications are available from Tom Woods, an EPROM that plugs into your ZX/TS & fixes bugs while providing an exit to your own LPRINT routine and much more ($24.95).
“Powerful Projects with Your Timex/Sinclair” offers you designs and instructions for control projects. This new (1985) book tells you how to build a speech output module, a power controller, an interface connector, a temperature sensor and other I/O devices. For each, you get a schematic plus some hints on construction. Photos and sketches help you build these projects. Includes software descriptions to run these devices. $12.95, 256 pp. ISBN 0-673-18038-7 Author: Jim Stephens Publisher: Scott, Foresman & Co. 1900 E. Lake Av. Glenview, IL 60025
“D. LIPINSKI SOFTWARE BUYERS GUIDE TO SINCLAIR – TIMEX PRODUCTS & SERVICES” contains 800 software titles, 100 book titles, 100 hardware items and services such as publications. Data from 120 suppliers, published in 3-ring notebook format. Price includes first update in Mar.85. $20 PPD in US & Canada, Overseas add $1.50 for surface, $5 for Air Mail. From D. Lipinski Software, 2737 Susquehanna Rd. Roslyn, PA 19001. 215/572-6812
SPEC-TAX ™ for 1985 helps you prepare your 84 tax return on your 2068. Does 1040 + most schedules, not good for sched F. You enter data as requested, 2068 computes entries you make to tax forms. Lets you enter multiple individual items and then totals them for you. Helps decide joint/separate returns and standard/itemized deductions. Use your 2040 printer to get hard copy. $16.95 PPD from Poretsky and Poretsky, Inc. 521 Argyle, Brooklyn NY 11218. For info call 718/469-5948 EVENINGS. Quantity prices for dealers and user groups.
Brain waves control ZX/TS computer to give 256 commands. Can control a programmed english vocabulary with print to screen, printer, or voice synthesizer and can control an external robotic device. Or use Galvanic Skin Response unit to output % stress w/ english sentences. Can be used as talking lie detector Send $5 for brochure or $19.95 for book “Human Brain Waves to Electronic Speech.” Complete system w/ software $500. Rosetronix, POB 7464 Chula Vista, CA 92012.
John Meshna has 12 VDC green-screen monitors for only $25 plus shipping Call 617/595-2275 and get the new catalog sent to you.