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excerpt: "First, a follow-up on power supplies. If you want one that will power your monitor, write to Tom Woods, Box 64, Jefferson, NH 03583. In his latest issue of Pro/file update ($9.95/year) he shows how to build a power supply which uses a 12V car battery. If you add an inverter (DC to AC) for…"
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# Reviews For The Non Programmer

First, a follow-up on power supplies. If you want one that will power your monitor, write to [Tom Woods](http://localhost/company/thomas-b-woods/), Box 64, Jefferson, NH 03583. In his latest issue of [Pro/file update](http://localhost/periodical/pro-file-updates/) ($9.95/year) he shows how to build a power supply which uses a 12V car battery. If you add an inverter (DC to AC) for the monitor you should be free of power line problems forever!

Next, telecommunications. I also have a [Byte Back](http://localhost/company/byte-back-co/) Modem which I built form a kit. I added sockets for the IC’s and an extra-long line to the telephone jack, It worked perfectly first time! The software loads easily and is compatible with the Z-XLR8 fast load program. I also have read that the serial port is not “standard” and must be connected with care. There are lists of BBS’s in Computer Shopper ($15.00/year) Box F, Titusville, Florida 32781 and a publication Hooking In, Computerfood Press, ($13.95 + $2.00 postage) Box 608R, Oracle, Arizona 85623, which is supposed to print updates (mine haven’t arrived yet).

The next hardware item will make your ZX-T/S look like a real computer: a new keyboard. While a number have been on the market, I restricted my research to those with a separate number keypad and finally bought the [EZ Key 60](http://localhost/product/e-z-key-60/) ($84.95) Suite 75A, 711 Southern Artery, Quincy, MA 02169, with the larger case ($30.00). They charge $4.00 each for shipping even though both come in the same box! In addition to good, looks the keys have definite feel (click). There are separate keys for ; “” stop, edit, delete, 2 shift keys and a full space bar. The case holds the board (leave out the top cover of the computer) screwed to the base with holes for all the inputs and 2 holes for joystick plugs, if you wish to add them. The case doesn’t permit easy attachment of add-ons on the back and I recommend an extension cable.

Another, untested by me, keyboard has recently came on the market from [K2 Electronics Design](http://localhost/company/k-2-electronics/), 3990 Varsity Dr., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. It looks about the same and has some extra keys, a power light, a joystick connector and a cassette signal filter, all for $89.00 plus shipping including the case. The big difference is a 64K memory for an additional $50.00. (No, they say the 64K won’t work without the KRADLE Keyboard). Also available are connections and cards for 16 line of I/O and RS-232 capability. (No prices given).