ITEM: “Zebra Systems, Inc. announced that the price on their Zebra-Talker has been reduced and the software is compatable with their disk drive. My notes say $35.00, I hope I got it right. They are now ready to market C/PM for the disk drive system. They will have WORDSTAR and Microsoft BASIC available. They currently have M-SCRIPT and UTILITY PGMS available on disk for the built-in T-DOS system. Both Letterwriter/Bufferwriter and M-Script are available on tape for use with OS-64. For anyone who has their Greeting Card designer program they have announced that they are going to be releasing data tapes with many cut-and-paste designs. If you submit (on tape) a design that they can use you will receive the tape that yours is on.” (From Mile High Chapter TSUG newsletter, 914 S. Victor Way, Aurora CO 80012)
ITEM: A new book of over 200 hundred programs for Timex and Sinclair computers. That’s right! The author is Joe C. Smith, jr., a current writer for Computer Trader Magazine, and soon to be a writer for TS Horizons. The cost of the book is just $7.95 (plus $1.50 P&H) and contains all kinds of programs from a Word Processor, to an NFL Prediction program. Other programs include “Sundial”, “Couponing”, “Supergraph,” and much more. Order from BIT/S Software, 3202 W. Fillmore, Phoenix AZ 85009. Plus free mechanical drafting pencil while supplies last.
ITEM: Howard Sams Co., 4300 W. 62nd St., Indianapolis IN 46268, has just published a new reference book for TS 1000/ ZX81 maintenance and repair. It is part of their series of “Computerfacts” manuals that cover a wide range of microcomputers. The cost is $19.95. Call 1-800-428-SAMS for more information.
ITEM: The Timex 2068 Technical Manual is now available in its second edition. The book is said to contain many improvements over the original poorly produced version including spiral binding, professionslly printed text, and a full color cover. Over 300 Pages. $25 postpaid from Time Designs, 29722 Hult Rd, Colton, OR 97017. Tell’em TS Horizons sent you.
ATTENTION: 2068 owners. If you don’t have a ZX/81 or TS 1000. Then you probably didn’t read Pete McMullin‘s news about the Westridge 2050 Modems (without power supply or cases, but with phone cables) for only $25 each from Dave Cliford, 13910 Halldale Av., Gardena CA 90249.
And if you didn’t read that, you probably didn’t read about Weymil Corp‘s MINI-XMOD modem software for the 2068 and the ZX81. Only $20. Maybe now’s the time to get into telecommunications. See Peter’s article, “ZX81 News and Resources.”
ITEM: The Sinclair C-5 electric vehicle is now available for sale in the United States. Newpower, Inc., 64 Foundry St., Keene, NH 03431 is the exclusive U.S. importer. The price is $595 assembled or $395 in kit form (plus $95 shipping). The Sinclair C-5 is battery-powered, inexpensive to operate, and cruises at up to 15 mph. You can order by calling 1-800-543-8000, operator 863. You can return it in ten days if not satisfied (you still pay shipping charge.)
Length 5'9" Width 2'5" Height 2'7" Weight (without battery) 66 lbs. Luggage capacity 1 cu ft Max. speed 15 mph Tires pneumatic Range Up to 15 miles
ITEM: “Thomas Woods has developed a 32K Bank-Switched programmable Memory cartridge for the TS 2068. It is battery-protected to retain its programs when the computer is switched off. A write-protect switch lets you use memory like an EPROM. Therefore you can run your own plug in programs, or extend your memory by 32 K. With detailed instructions for bank switching and data trransfers. $110.00. Inquire to T. B. Woods, P.O. Box 64, Jefferson NH 03583. 603-586-7734.” (From RAMTOP, Cleveland TS Newsleter, .)