The OLIGER 2068 FLOPPY DISC INTERFACE is available now. The interface consists of two boards that plug into the OLIGER 2068 EXPANSION BOARD. Disc Board “B” contains JLO SAFE, the disc Basic eprom. At a later date, an advanced DOS written by Ray Kingsley of SINWARE, will be available. Package price for both “A” and “B” boards: $97.95 for kit, and $119.95 assembled/tested. The required Expansion Board is $43.95 for kit version, and $54.95 assembled/tested. For further information write to The John Oliger Co. at 11601 Whidbey Dr., Cumberland, IN 46229.
LARKEN ELECTRONICS, RR#2 Navan, Ont., Canada K4B 1H9, has a disk drive controller board for the 2068 that is Spectrum Emulator compatible. Single drive version is priced at $95.00 (U.S.) plus $6.00 postage. A modification for second drive will be available by February 1986.
Two issues of EXTENSIONS are available to upgrade PRO/FILE 2068 with a third soon to be released. A total of two dozen enhancements, improvements, and corrections are provided, including automatic updating of files and a data save. The upcoming third issue, when combined with the first two, will make profile Spectrum/Emulator compatible. Extensions are $6 each from Robert C. Fischer, 221 Scoggins St., Summerville, GA 30747.
Uncased new T/S 2050 MODEM CARDS are available from GLEN D. CLIFFORD, 13910 Halldale Ave., Gardena, CA 90249, for $25 each. The circuit cards are reported to be 100% operational and include the interface connector and phone line cord. The user must supply a 9 volt power supply, modem software (such as the readily available MTERM), and an optional case. There is a 10 day exchange privilege.
SIMULUSION, Box 2382, La Jolla, Calif., 92038, is closing out all of their software packages for the ZX81 and T/S 1000. Titles like CLASSIC GAMES and BANNER/MESSAGE BOARD, come “bubble-packed” and complete with instructions. Prices start at 99¢! A catalog is available upon request. SIMULUSION now has a list of entertainment software for the Sinclair QL. Write for further information.
Many new products for Timex/Sinclair micros will be unveiled this year by ZEBRA SYSTEMS INC., 78-06 Jamaica Ave, Woodhaven, NY 11421. TECH-DRAW JR. is their first new release this year. Tech-Draw Jr. is similar to the original TECH-DRAW, except this version uses a standard joystick instead of a graphics tablet to control the software’s functions. It supports most popular printers and interfaces. Price is $19.95 for cassette and $24.95 for Zebra 3″ diskette. Add $3.00 for postage (total order). During the first quarter of 1986, Zebra Systems will enhance their popular 2068 Disk Drive System with optional Spectrum software compatibility and a CP/M compatible operating system. Their inexpensive SPECTRUM EMULATOR CARTRIDGE will be available in an enhanced version with “pull-up” resistor pack for $29.95. During the month of January, Zebra is having an inventory clearance sale. Example: T/S 1000 and 2068 versions of ZEBRA TALKER (a voice synthesizer), normally priced at $69.95…is $35.00 during the sale.
PERIPHERALS DIRECT LTD., PO Box 3301, Northbrook, IL 60065, has the heavy-duty AMDEK DXY100 X,Y PLOTTER for $125.00 plus $10 for postage. The Amdek Plotter is the “flat-bed” type, 360mm x 260mm plotting surface, and includes a Centronics port. Great for 2068 graphics.
Jack Dohany, 325 O’Connor St., Menlo Park, CA 94025, has an interesting concept for selling his software. “For each program you may pay me what you feel is fair…I suggest a nominal $5.00 per program, and less for upgrades.” For a list of Jack’s programs and enhancements of some popular software, send a legal SASE.