How To Use This Guide
WELCOME to Timex Sinclair User’s Shopper’s Guide, in which we list much of the software, hardware, books and other items available for use with the ZX81, T/S1000, T/S1500 and T/S2068 computers. The listings are straightforward and there are just a few things you should know before you begin.
Each entry begins with the name of a product in boldface type, followed by a description, price information, and at least one three-digit number in parenthesis. These numbers refer to suppliers, who are listed numerically on page SG3.
Though Timex Sinclair User has endeavored to make this guide as accurate as possible, it is not meant to be a catalog, and readers should confirm price and availability of items with suppliers before ordering.
Happy browsing!
CONTENTS About T/S Computers ......... SG1 List of Suppliers ........... SG3 Software .................... SG4 Books ....................... SG12 Hardware .................... SG13
About T/S Computers . . .
A FULLY programmable personal computer with black-and-white grapics capability, the Timex Sinclair 1000 is a computer literacy learning tool which provides the first-time user with a low cost introduction to computers. The T/S1000 is compact, lightweight and compatible with a wide range of peripherals, as well as hundreds of software packages for educational, household management, entertainment and business applications. It has a suggested retail price of $49.95.
The Timex Sinclair 1000 has an expandable 2K byte internal memory, and comes complete with all necessary attachments including a step-by-step instruction manual, custom-written for the first-time computer user. The instruction book includes a course in fundamental programming enabling users to develop custom programs in BASIC one of the standard languages of personal computers.
The 2K RAM can be expanded to 16K with the addition of memory expansion modules like the T/S1016. This optional unit allows users to extend the computer’s memory for program storage, or use as a data base.
A 32-column thermal printer is also available for use with the T/S1000, as well as other Timex Sinclair personal computers. The Timex Sinclair 2040 thermal printer incorporates a dot-matrix print mechanism with full graphics and text capability and operates at a speed of two lines per second. Graphics and text capability are available in two different modes: full-screen printing with a single-key copy command, as well as a program-controlled printing mode which allows custom control of the printing format.
Communication with data banks and telecommunications services will be possible with the T/S1000 through the use of a communications interface device, or modem, which Timex has announced it will soon introduce.
The T/S1000 is packaged complete with all power, television and cassette recorder cables. In addition, all Timex peripheral products are designed to plug directly into the computer — an advantage over other computers which require the purchase of separate components before peripheral products can be used.
All Timex computer products are backed by a 90-day limited warranty, and a toll-free consumer hotline (1-800-24TIMEX) is available to help with consumer inquiries.
T/S1500
The Timex Sinclair 1500, the first 16K personal computer with a suggested retail price of under $80, is fully programmable, with black-and-white graphics capability and an expandable memory. It features a movable typewriter format keyboard and use of either standard audio cassette or unique solid state mini-cartridge software. It has a suggested retail price of $79.95.
The T/S1500 features a 16K RAM that can be expanded to 32K. The programming language is extended BASIC. A unique syntax check report codes allow users to instantly identify and correct programming errors. The graphic display area of the T/S1500 can be controlled by plot and unplot graphic commands in addition to the 22 pre-defined graphic characters.
The multi-function keyboard of the T/S1500 has 40 full-movement, typewriter-format keys with 22 graphic characters and 22 special characters. The keyboard also features Timex’s unique “one touch” key-word entry, which enables each key to perform as many as six possible functions, thus reducing a great deal of input typing.
The T/S1500 is compatible with all of the peripherals and software available for the T/S1000, including the T/S1016 Memory Expansion Module and the T/S2040 Thermal Printer. In addition, all Timex peripheral products are designed to plug directly into the computer — an advantage over many other computers which require the purchase of separate expansion boxes before peripheral products can be used.
Communication with data banks and telecommunication services will be possible with the T/S1500 through the use of a communications interface device, or modem. Timex also plans to introduce special programs which will allow users to develop home shopping and banking capabilities through the use of the modem.
The T/S1500 is packaged complete with all power, television and cassette recorder cables, and comprehensive, step-by-step instruction manual.
T/S2068
The Timex Sinclair 2068 color personal computer features a 72K internal memory capacity allowing word processing capabilities as well as enhanced color and sound qualities for entertainment and education applications. The 72K on-board memory of the T/S2068 provides the user with 48K of RAM and 24K of ROM. The suggested retail price is $199.95.
“Bank switching,” makes it possible for the T/S2068 to work with as much as 256 × 64K memory capacity, and enables it to address or use one or more 64K programs simultaneously. Thus, the machine can perform a large number of applications that otherwise would not be possible for a computer with an 8-bit microprocessor.
The T/S2068 features high resolution color graphics, fully-programmable sound, a movable full-travel typewriter-format keyboard and a repeat feature on all 42 keys. It has upper and lower case letters, 16 built-in graphics characters and an additional 21 graphics characters which can be programmed by the user.
Video display for the T/S2068 can be achieved through the use of a monitor and/or most black-and-white or color television sets. Another standard feature of the T/S2068 is a built-in real time clock.
The programming language of the T/S2068 is Sinclair extended BASIC. “Soft touch” key-word entry commands allow each key to perform up to six possible functions, and an exclusive syntax check-and-repeat code permits the user to identify the correct mistakes instantly — greatly simplifying procedures and increasing the amount of accessible memory.
