DISK DRIVES AND TRACY NORRIS
Dear Rick,
Thank you for your letter and the issue #2 of T-S Horizons. You were correct in assuming my reservations (about T-S Horizons) had to do with Tracy Norris and it came as no surprise that his much heralded disk drive did not materalize.
Tracy reviewed my board and kit in his Users’ Group magazine and gave it a really excellent rating so I’ve no complaints on that score. He used to call me collect and ask me questions, which made me wonder. His first article in T-S Horizons disappointed me quite a lot since it was a direct copy of an earlier one published in SYNC magazine by George Ingle (Sept/Oct ’82) — even the component values are identical. I enclose a copy. There is obviously nothing wrong with including a repeat-key modification in T-S Horizons since it is a useful feature but I should like to see some acknowledgement of the original.
Sincerely, Paul Hunter, Okemos, MI
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, Paul. Of course T-S Horizons neer intended to copy Mr. Ingle’s work, and we had no knowledge of the previous article. A personal apology is being sent to him.
Mr. Norris has not responded to several letters sent to him by us, and has refused to talk with us when we have reached him by phone. T-S Horizons is no longer associated with Tracy Norris, and we do not endorse Mr. Norris, Norris Radio and Electronics, or T-Tech Industries. We deeply regret having publicized a product which we now feel will never become available. Mr. Norris no longer lives at the address published in TSH#1, but he is currently living and working in Slidell, LA.
“GREATLY IMPRESSED”
Dear T-S Horizons:
I am greatly impressed with your small magazine. As my subscrition to Computers and Electronics ran out, I was snowbound by subscription offers. Your magazine wasn’t a major name or as big as most of the rest but from your first two issues, I realize that it was the one that hit closest to home. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely yours, John Mayer, Whitehouse TX
Dear Rick:
Just a quick note here to say good luck on your T-S Horizons effort. Your premier issue looks good enough for me to say “here’s my subscription.” I particularly enjoyed K. D. Lewis‘ simultaneous solutions article.
I would encourage you to provide information for the advanced users as well as the beginners. Too many Timex related publications are cluttered with games and nothing else. I have many Memotech peripherals for my computer and I enjoyed your review of the GP100A printer and interface which I am considering purchasing, so that I can dash off letters like this!
About two months ago I founded a user group in the Salt Lake City area and will circulate your publication among our group.
Larry Scanlan, [address omitted], Sandy UT
UNIFORM QUALITY?
Good day,
As an owner of a 16K Timex/Sinclair 1000, I would like to extend my gratitude to you for publishing T-S Horizons. It is undoubtedly the best publication for TS1000 owners I have seen yet.
Friendly suggestion: The format of your magazine is commendable but the finished product is slightly less than polished. The cover and center page of No. 3 were fine; however, the rest of your book tends to disintegrate and become unreadable due to the poorer quality paper used. It would be much more asthetically pleasing if it were of a uniform quality.
Thank you for your time and keep up the good work.
Sincerely, Robert Farley, Jackson, OH
The quality of paper in each issue of T-S Horizons is determined by the amount of advertising and subscription income. And we haven’t been overwhelmed by either. However we are always trying to improve the quality and format of the magazine, and in the near future we think you’ll see some changes.
“WHAT’S GOING ON?”
Gentlemen:
Just received same newsletter this month as you sent last month. What’s going on! First the disk drive then this! You’d better get your act together!
Peter Callinicos, President, Timex Sinclair Users Group, Mile High Chapter, [address omitted], Lakewood, CO
Peter, I can understand your confusion, with issue #3 being late and getting two copies of issue #2. We have been mailing sample copies to names on mailing lists we have obtained from various sources and there may have been some overlap with our subscription list.
We really appreciate all the readers who have taken the time to write us. It is an immense help to know what you like and dislike about T-S Horizons and what you want ot see in future issues. We try to respond personally to any letters that ask for a response. Please send a stamped, self addressed envelope.