There are a number of reasons for the existence of magazines and newsletters supporting specific computer brands such as the Timex/Sinclair machines. One of the major reasons, from my point of view, is the interface such publications provide between users of the computers and those companies which produce hardware or software for the machines. We want to provide such a service through the pages of SUM by providing space for advertisers to promote their products and by providing columns which review products. In addition we are instituting this column, GOTO, as a place where brief mention can be made of products and suppliers which you, as readers, may contact for more information.
Be considerate and try to enclose at least a stamp or two when requesting a catalog. Some suppliers are reporting sending out up to 100 catalogs or fliers for each 1 sale they make. Let’s help them out by paying our own way.
FAST LOADING FOR TS1000 and TS1500 is provided by the stringy floppy drive available from A & J Microdrive. Designed just for the smaller Timex computers, the unit loads up to 30 times faster than a regular cassette tape recorder, is highly reliable and stores up to 127 files and 70K per tape. A starter kit is $169.50 + shipping. A & J Microdrive, 1050 “I” East Duane Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. 408/732-9292.
ORIGINAL TIMEX HARDWARE/SOFTWARE is available at discount prices from GAMES TO LEARN BY. Their catalog lists Timex computers, games, and other Timex software as well as various utilities and other products available for the Timex machines. Marty Warner-Dubay is a former employee of Timex’s software development department; she received her pink slip the same day Timex got out of the business. Games To Learn By, P.O. Box 78, Collinsville, CT 06022. 203/673-7089.
FILING SYSTEM and database management is available from Thomas Woods. ZX Pro/file (for 1000/1500) and Pro/file 2068 are considered by many to be the premier filing systems for the Timex machines and come with extensive manuals. Prices are currently $16.95 & $29.95 respectively. Thomas B. Woods, P. O. Box 64, Jefferson, NH 03583.
$18.88 ZX81s — BNF Enterprises have operational and functioning ZX81s for $18.88 each or 6 for $89.88. No manual, power supply, cables at this price. Contact them at 119 Foster Street, Peabody, MA 01961.