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# QL: First Look — Psion Software and Microdrives (Conclusion)

Continuation assessing the four Psion programs: Database (needs disk for large data); Spreadsheet (16,000+ cells, very fast); Business Graphics (easy bar/line/circle charts with mono or color output); Word Processing (limits to ~3 pages of RAM text, no direct printer code embedding — identified as seriously underpowered). Also discusses Sinclair Microdrives positively for home/small office use.