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excerpt: "Peech II Productions supplies 2068 educational software titles ranging from VERBS to DRAWING priced under $10. For details write them: 6333 Parkman Pi, Cincinnati, OH 45213. Magic World Software is sole source for INVO-STAR inventory management system. Cassette data storage and menu-driven functions let you print pick lists & packing slips on your 2068 +…"
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# New Products and Services (Syntax v5 n9)

[Peech II Productions](http://localhost/company/peech-ii-productions/) supplies 2068 educational software titles ranging from VERBS to DRAWING priced under $10. For details write them: 6333 Parkman Pi, Cincinnati, OH 45213.

[Magic World Software](http://localhost/company/magic-world-software/) is sole source for INVO-STAR inventory management system. Cassette data storage and menu-driven functions let you print pick lists & packing slips on your 2068 + 2040. US$15 ppd in US for manual, listing and tape, POB 1184 Olympia, WA 98507. 206-786-1390

[HYBRIDION](http://localhost/company/hybridion/) announces [LOAN$](http://localhost/product/loan-2/) to find interest rate, principal, regular & final payment, balance, term and amortization schedules for each payment of each year, and summaries For info send SASE to them at 614 Linden Hill, Lindenwold, NJ 08021.

[ROMSWITCH](http://localhost/product/romswitch/) runs Spectrum programs on 2068s, plus your 2068 software. Fits inside computer — frees edge & cartridge connectors. Detailed installation instructions with kit. No soldering or drilling. Magnetic switch, fixed at the upper righthand of keyboard, selects ROM. Run some programs that won’t run with a chameleon. $54.95 ppd assembled & tested. [G. Russell Electronics](http://localhost/company/g-russell-electronics/), RDl Box 539, Centre Hall, PA 16828. MC, VISA, 814-364-1325

[Robert C. Fischer’s](http://localhost/company/robert-fischer/) [T/S GRADER](http://localhost/product/t-s-2068-gradebook/) can record 9 classes totalling 126 students with 60 grades each, or 412 students in 10 classes with 10 grades. Capacity grows 4.5 times in 64K. Features MC speed, classes loaded together, & printer output. TS2068 version holds 68 grades per student on 385 students. $15.95 for ZX/TS, $19.95 for 2068; both for $29.95. Contact Fischer at 221 Scoggins ST., Summerville, NJ 30747

John and Catherine Grant wrote “The ZX PROGRAMMERS’ COMPANION”, a new book from Cambridge University Press. The authors’ company. Nine Tiles Information Handling Ltd, wrote the instruction manuals and the built-in software for the ZX/TS and Spectrum machines. ISBN 0-521-27044-8 $11.95

Although not ZX/TS-specific, “The Joy of Computer Communication” by William J. Cook will interest our readers with modems. $5.95 US & $7.50 CANADA: ISBN 0-440-54412-2

Howard Sams has released the “[Timex Sinclair 2068 Intermediate/Advanced Guide](http://localhost/book/timex-sinclair-2068-intermediate-advanced-guide/).” Containing both Z80-general and 2068-specific machine language, + material on the AY-3-8912 sound chip and 2068 ROM calls, this book ranks with the 2068 Tech Manual as a “must buy.” ISBN 0-672-22226-4 $9.95 + $2 . 00 P&H from Sams or SYNTAX

[I. Auersbacher](http://localhost/company/imre-auersbacher/) offers four programs for 16K ZX/TS or 2068. Each costs $14.95 for tape, instructions, samples, and shipment by 1st class mail. Math Pack I does algebraic and vector math; Math Pack II does calculus functions; Weathercaster/ Analyzer predicts local, short¬ term weather and related indices; Astrology does natal horoscopes. 41 King St., Belleville, NJ 07109.

[Pion Software Co](http://localhost/company/pion-software/). offers 2 printer compatible, 16K ZX/TS programs. [File Mate](http://localhost/product/file-mate/) holds 400 records of 30 char, with variable item length, search, and delete. [Stock Investor](http://localhost/product/stock-investor/) does 20 ratios, financial statement worksheets & stock values. Tapes, US$12.95 ea. $4.95 ea. for listings 541 Fairlawn Av Toronto, ON, Canada M5M 1V5. 416-781-0314

[Textwriter Plus 64](http://localhost/product/textwriter-2000/) for 2068 & AERCO centronics interface will print any char, size at any printout width. This upgrade of TW 2000 adds, tabs, deletes, condenses, centers & moves blocks. Screen & printer (not 2040) show 64 columns. $29.95 with manual. [Bob Fingerle](http://localhost/indiv/robert-fingerle/), 39639 Embarcadero, Fremont, CA 94538