Good news for T/S users who have installed the ROMSWITCH or a Spectrum ROM in their computers. They can now use the Sinclair ZX Microdrives…without the added cost of purchasing an emulator. The method is a brand new Microdrive Adapter available from English Micro Connection (15 Kilburn Ct., Newport, RI 02840), for only $35 ppd. The Adapter is a standard “twister” type Spectrum expansion port board, with the addition of a special circuit that includes a 74LS10 IC, a diode, and a resistor. The circuit was designed by John Oliger, and was incorporated on the board by Doug Dewey, who is the manufacturer of the Microdrive Adapter. Now the ROMSWITCH, Spectrum ROM’s and OMNI emulators can operate the Interface One, Microdrives, and other English peripherals on their 2068, without a hitch! The English Micro Connection also carries a selection of Sinclair merchandise including the Microdrives and the Spectrum Plus computer. Write for details.
The Software Supermarket in London, England has just recently changed their name to SPEEDYSOFT. They do a large overseas mail order business, and accept American credit card numbers. Their newest software catalog features 24 Spectrum programs newly released. For details, write to: Speedysoft, 87 Howard’s Lane, London SW15 6NU England.
Time Designs Magazine will be reviewing some more Spectrum programs in our next issue. Since there is such a wide variety of titles available from England, reading a report from a trusted reviewer before purchasing, makes good sense. After all, money doesn’t grow on trees. As of this writing the American dollar compared to the British pound was $1.22 (a slight increase).