New ZX/TS software: Blackjack and Hi-Lo (tape 1); Mastermind, Supermind and Guess (tape 2); Escape, Snake and The Trap (tape 4). Each tape, $10.95. Compuwiz Software, POB 390078, Mt. View, CA 94039.
Plug-in speech module, The Parrot, makes 64 English-language sounds. Combine sounds (allophones) to generate words, phrases, sentences and sound effects. Package includes: software, directions, jack for 4- or 8-Ohm speaker. Power socket permits more power. R.I.S.T. Inc., $69.95, 921 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050, 516/883-8865. In Canada: Integrated Data Systems, 11 Brighton Ave., Toronto. Ontario, Canada M4M 1PW.
Guide to ZX Spectrum Resources, a 92-page illustrated book, details, reviews British products for the new Spectrum/TS2000. $6.50, Microscene, 6 Battenhall Road, Harborn, Birmingham B17 9UD, UK.
SCREEN-CALC, ZX/TS electronic spreadsheet program, holds 450 user-defined entries as either input data or calculated results. You can define any entry in terms of other entries. Built-in features total and average columns and rows and can locate entries by name. On cassette. Banta Software, 8088 Highwood Way, Orangevale, CA 95662, 916/722-4895.
Hidden Words, ZX/TS word search game, conceals words in the playing grid. Word editor lets you change words; four levels of play. On tape, 16K required, $9.95. Software Unlimited, P.O. Box 147, Grandview, MO 64030.
Construct current buffer for tape recorder remote jacks. Excessive current can damage the relays in your ZX99. Schematic package allows you to construct buffer to reduce remote jack current to 10 mA. ZX99 can’t tolerate more than 130 mA. Schematic package and information on constructing current buffer for input/output recorder jacks using simple parts. Z-WEST, P.O. Box 2411, Vista, CA 92083.
KBD-1 keyboard for TS1000 has 58 plunger-type keys, 12 spare keys, internal or external PC board installation without solder, full space bar, dual shift keys with shift lock, electronic shift/ unshift, repeat and fast repeat on all keys, keyboard entry disable and instruction manual. $84.95 plus $4.95 P&H. Half-size 5 1/4″ disk drive is in the works. SYNERGISTIC, P.O. Box 411023, Chicago, IL 60641, 312/772-7461.
Machine code debugger for BASIC programs resides in the top 2.5K of 16K. STEP can single-step BASIC lines and be set to RUN to conditional breakpoints or break after a specified number of loops. $14.95 plus $2 P&H. HOT Z, machine code monitor and disassembler, is now available on four 2716 EPROMs addressed to 8-16K memory block. Chips require Hunter memory board or home-made EPROM reader for access to HOT Z monitor. Four tested 2716s, $40. Sinware, Box 8032, Santa Fe, NM 87504.
Problem Solver, an external voltage regulator, eliminates loading and overheating problems and includes on/off switch. Schematic, parts list, assembly directions, $12.95; kit, $24.95; wired and tested $49.95. Original Programs, 3763 W. Crocus Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85023.
User-friendly 16K Ohm’s Law program. On cassette, $15 plus $1 P&H. Keyboard conversion plans for ZX80/ZX81, TS1000 includes decoding shift keys and reset, $5 plus $1 P&H. Arizona residents add 6% sales tax. Spectra Computer Products, P.O. Box 41795, Tucson, AZ 85717.