Help your first-sixth graders learn at home. International Learning Materials is producing child-tested math, reading and grammar software packages for ZX81s. Two math packages, about $29.95 each, will be available Sept. 1. Each contains 2 tapes (16 lessons each) and a workbook. Available from Gladstone Electronics, 1736 Avenue Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5M 3Y7 and Reston Publishing, 599 Adamsdale Rd., N. Attleboro, MA 02760. For more info, write Joseph Gladstone, International Learning Materials, 95 Perivale Cres., Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1J 2C4.
In the offing: 16K EPROM and full-sized keyboard from Memotech Corp., early this fall. EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory) lets users with PROM-blowing capability store programs directly in a read-only memory. EPROM will run about $70 blank, according to Said Fateh of Memotech. Big keyboard will connect to computer’s rear, so you need no wiring inside the computer. Price: under $80. Memotech Corp., 7550 West Yale Ave., Suite 200, Denver, CO 80227, 303/986-1516.
Instant Software needs programmers to convert TRS-80 software to TS1000 BASIC. If you’re interested, send your name, address, and a description of your equipment to Kevin Burton, Instant Software, 80 Pine St., Peterborough, NH 03458.
Sinclair’s own software written by Psion and ICL is available in the US. Packages include business ($14.95-$17.95), education ($12.95 each) and games ($8.95-$13.95). Most programs require 16K RAM. Sinclair Research, 3 Sinclair Plaza, Nashua, NH 03061.
Get organized with a Consol-Kit assembly from Hopper & Company. Designed to fit Radio Shack’s Minisette 9 tape deck and RCA’s Playmate 9″ TV, Consol-Kit assembles into a complete computing center with space for your ZX computer, RAM pack and tapes. Full size plans, $5; pre-cut kit $39.95 (7-ply birch plywood). For more info, send $1 to Hopper & Company, Inc., Box 689 Blue Hills Rd., Durham, CT 06422 or call 203/349-8424.
Gladstone’s full-size portable typewriter keyboards plug into ZX81 PC board. You get standard Sinclair legends on removable keytops, a full-size space bar and seven extra keys, plus an edge card connector for adding extra memory. Price: $109.95 Canadian, $85.00 US. Enclose it all in a black anodized metal case, $29.95 Canadian, $25 US. Gladstone Electronics, 1736 Avenue Rd., Toronto, Ontario M5M 3Y7, 416/787-1448.
MX-Pac is designed to help you grow from program user to program writer. According to Bill Hoffman, MX-Pac consists of 18 programs for 8K/1K on cassette with complete listings and explanations. Programs range from simple to sophisticated and include Printout I, a multi-level support and self-teaching guide. Price: $24.95. Bill Hoffman, Robill Products, 555 Park Ave., Paterson, NJ 07504.
Dave Hallas tells us Programming for Real Applications by Randle Hurley, reviewed Jun.82, is $9.95 from Dilithium Press, PO Box 606, Beaverton, OR 97075, 800/547-1842.
Data-assette introduces a whole line of ZX hardware and software. In addition to their ZX99 tape controller and serial printer interface, they offer: 16K, 32K and 64K RAM packs (send your 16K and get $15 off 64K); mini- and full-size keyboards (full size with repeat key); business, home and game software (including a word processor); computer cassettes, storage racks, labels and repair kits. Data-assette, 52 S. 3rd St., Oxford, PA 19363, 215/932-3626.
ADDENDUM TO CAI PRINTER REVIEW (Jul.82): To use the CAI/O board and Memotech’s 64K RAM, first plug the RAM into the computer. Then plug the CAI/O board into the RAM. Also note that if you use software with imbedded keyboard printer commands, you will have to change each command to the correct USR call.
Gladstone Electronics’ new US address, effective 1 Aug 82: 1585 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14217.