Why a Computer Show?

Authors

Susan Mahoney

Publication Details

Volume: 2 Issue: 10

Date

October 1983

Pages

3-5

Personally, I was tired of hearing “What can you do with a personal computer?” not to mention, “What can you do with a Timex Sinclair?” I knew that through my work with the user group and my contacts across the country that there were a lot of exciting applications.

To me it was obvious that we needed an event to highlight the accomplishments and achievements of the group members and bring together Sinclair-Timex computer enthusiasts with exciting applications from across the country. Developing this computer show is the most exciting and challenging event I have ever organized. I met obstacles from every which way ranging from obtaining some financial backing to finding volunteers to help with publicity, organizing, and implementing the show. The show represents countless hours of work for me and the other members working with me on this project. Everything for this event seems to come at the eleventh hour which proves that perseverance and determination does pay off.

This celebration will represent the best and the largest collection of services, products, and applications that are available to owners and prospective buyers of the Timex computers within North America. As the time for the Celebration approaches, we continue to receive calls from individuals and companies from across the country who want to participate and contribute to the event. It looks like we are going to have a very exciting day.

I would like to again thank Reston Publishing for believing in us enough to loan us money to put on the show. Also, I would like to thank Will Stackman, Jack Hodgson, Beth Elliott, John Kemeny, Bob Masters, and Bob Heath for their contributions to this event, and others who will be helping on the day of the event.

I’m looking forward to sharing a very exciting day with all of you on Saturday, October 22. It will be the first time in North American history that so many vendors that support Timex computers will be at one exhibit, not to mention all of the special events, exhibits, and seminars. Please bring your friends and family—this event is open to all!

Special Event

11:00-12:30 Dan Ross, V.P. Timex Computer Corporation, and Maggy Bruzelius, Executive V.P. of Sinclair Research, Limited, will discuss the future plans of their respective companies and the importance of third party support.

Special Exhibits

  • History Exhibit hosted by Sinclair Research, Limited, and the Sinclair-Timex User Group.
  • Chess Exhibit/Tournament sponsored by Sinclair-Timex User Group.
  • Machine Language Clinic sponsored by the Machine Language Special Interest Group.

Seminars

Plus others on business, laboratory and education applications.

Door Prizes

All registered attendees, including those of you who work at the show, will be eligible for door prizes. You need not be present to win. Some of the door prizes, which have been identified so far, include a T/S 2068 computer and a T/S 1500 computer donated by Timex Computer Corporation, a floppy disk drive compatible with the T/S 1000 and T/S 1500 computers donated by Compusa, subscriptions to Sync and Timex Sinclair User magazines donated by their respective publishers, MemoCalc and MemoText donated by Memotech, and software donated by Games To Learn By, Didicom, Memotech, and 2 Bit Software.

National Participation

We’ve received a lot of positive support from Sinclair-Timex user groups across the country, many of which are sending representatives to this event. This will represent the first gathering of user groups from across the country. Hopefully, this is just the start of communications among our groups so that events such as this can happen on a more frequent basis.

Exhibitors

Products

 

Downloadable Media

 
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