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A Farmer and His Flock Short bio about the author as intro to his game, Scales. Game presents user with 25 random weights that must be balanced across four scales. If the difference between individual scales is too much, they topple. Timex/Sinclair 1000
A Guide to Your Computer's Special Service Needs Where/how to get service.
A Hands-On Review: Timex 2068 The new Timex Sinclair 2068 Color Computer weighs in at less than three-and-a-half pounds, but it’s no lightweight when it comes to computer power. It compares favorably with other computers in its price range, and some of its features are generally found in only much higher-priced models. It’s a suitable computer for the novice, and Timex/Sinclair 2068
A Year to Remember Brain Terrain puzzle/game. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Aging Fast While Learning BASIC Future Age Calculator program Timex/Sinclair 1000
B-17 Reunion: The "Little Computer That Could" And A Data-Base Program Bring WWII Vets Together With New Ties Roberts uses Timex Organizer to keep records for his locksmith business and to track B-17 vets. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Basic Manuals For Childrens Computers for Kids, A Kid’s Manual for Programming the Sinclair/Timex Computers and Computer Battlegames and Computer Space Games mentioned. Timex/Sinclair 1000
BASICare Modular Expansion System Product announcement for Gladstone’s modular expansion system. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Behind the Screens: Timex Sinclair Support Timex will honor warrantees, dropping everything else.
By Invitation Only: An Exclusive New Year's Eve Party You Won't Want to Miss! Puzzle game. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Cheerleader Timex/Sinclair 1000
Chore Assigner Timex/Sinclair 1000
Christmas Tree Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computer Buyer's Guide: Timex Sinclair 1000 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computer Valentine Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computing Clinic: Memory and Color for the Timex Sinclair 1000 Toni Martinazzi wants to know where to get memory and color packs for his 1000. 2068 is recommended. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computing Clinic: Timex Business Software Letter from Robert Chesser looking for business software for his 2068. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Cornucopia Timex/Sinclair 1000
Corrections Corrections to Ski Trek (February 1984) and Decision Maker (January 1984). Timex/Sinclair 1000
Crossed Words Timex/Sinclair 1000
Decision Maker Timex/Sinclair 1000
Disk Label Maker Timex/Sinclair 1000
Egg Hunt Names locations to hid easter eggs. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Father's Day Card Timex/Sinclair 1000
Fireplace Timex/Sinclair 1000
First Bloom Program displays flowers. Listings for 1000 with 16k, 1500. Timex/Sinclair 1000
From Halley's Comet to the Stars: With Astronomy Software, Your Computer's a Planetarium Celestial BASIC (programs from Eric Burgess’ Celestial BASIC book) and Halley’s Comet, both from S&T Software, mentioned in the Software For Stargazers table on p 38. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Ghosts In The Night Mystery Manor puzzle/game for multiple platforms, including 2068. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Holiday Update Generate a message to relatives. Timex/Sinclair 1000
How to Find a Users' Group
How To Soup Up Your Computer A directory of memory, video, and print enhancements to give your old machine more get-up-and-go. Vendors of Timex/Sinclair software/hardware listed. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Ice Cream Cone Timex/Sinclair 1000
Jack-O'-Lantern Timex/Sinclair 1000
Learn Names Quicker! Memorization game. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Liberty Bell Timex/Sinclair 1000
Little Programs for Little Kids Guess a Number Timex/Sinclair 1000
Lost in Space Timex/Sinclair 1000
Machine Specifics: Orphans Greater Cleveland Timex Sinclair Users’ Group wishes to swap public domain programs with other user groups.
Machine Specifics: Orphans Timex/Sinclair Disk Drives. Aerco Drive Interface for 2068 (FD-68). RPM (CP/M) upgrade available. FD-ZX (for 1000/1500) also available. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Specifics: Orphans Timex Tabloids: SyncWare News, Time Designs Magazine mentioned.
Machine Specifics: Orphans Larken Electronics redesigned disk controller for 2068. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Specifics: Orphans Timachine, a BASIC compiler, from Novelsoft. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Specifics: Orphans Hardware and software for 1000/1500 from Zebra, RMG and Markel Enterprises. Spectrum ROM from Knighted, Sprites 2068 from Zebra, ROMSWITCH from Russell Electronics. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Specifics: Orphans Soundesign 2068, available from RMG Enterprises, is menu-driven and only three keys are needed to design a sound effect, which can then be used in a BASIC program. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Specifics: Orphans TS 2068 technical manual from Time Designs. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Specifics: Orphans Three user groups in San Francisco gathering ZX81/1000s and donating them to Nevada prisons. The Guide to T/S Telecommunications, a pamplet by Steve Ishii and Peter Fischer, mentioned. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Micronotes Mention of The Fantastic Music Machine and Light Show by Simulsion. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Money Talks - In Rhyme Poet uses Timex Sinclair 1000 and random numbers to write poems. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mother's Day Card Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mummy Maneuvers: Jug-gling Your Way Out of An Egyptian Pyramid Timex/Sinclair 1000
Musical Chairs Program plays the musical part. Listings for multiple computers, including 2068. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Name That Monster! Timex/Sinclair 1000
New Year's Eve Timex/Sinclair 1000
New Year's Eve Timex/Sinclair 1000
Nibbles: Timex Sinclair Resource Timex Sinclair User’s Encyclopedia announcement. Pub by Arrays, Inc. of Los Angeles.
Perpetual Calendar Timex/Sinclair 1000
Personal Valentine Design a personalized Valentine message. Includes version for 16K 1000/1500. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Phone Cost Monitor Long distance cost estimator. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Portrait Timex/Sinclair 1000
Pulse Rate Timex/Sinclair 1000
Rad Rhymer Insert your names into a nursery rhyme. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Renegade Robot Timex/Sinclair 1000
Santa Claus Timex/Sinclair 1000
Ski Trek Skiing simultor. For 16K 1000/1500. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Supermarket Sweethearts: True Love at the Checkout Counter Puzzle game. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Thank-You Note Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Black Mask Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Computer: A New Tool for the Garden Yard Improvement Planner, by Timex Computer Corp. for the 2068, is one of the programs mentioned. Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home Computers Review of the book. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex 1500 Facts Brief overview of the 1500. Timex/Sinclair 1500
Tips on Buying Communications Software ZCOMM 16/64K, Byte-Back Modem, Spectra Term mentioned. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Trick or Treat Timex/Sinclair 1000
Turkey Timex/Sinclair 1000
What's In Store: 30 Games for the Timex/Sinclair Computer I used to use my Timex Sinclairs mostly for business purposes. I don’t consider myself much of a games player, and most game programs obtained from books require long and laborious typing, a process for which I don’t have (or won’t take) the time. Then along came “30 Games.” All of the games in “30 Timex/Sinclair 1000
What's In Store: Byte-Back Modem (Timex Sinclair 1000/1500) Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
What's In Store: Face Odyssey Review of program from Red Balloon Software, similar to Spinnaker’s FaceMaker. Timex/Sinclair 1000
What's In Store: Timex Sinclair 2000 Product announcement for 2048 and 2068. Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
What's In Store: VU-3D Review of program. Timex/Sinclair 2068
What's In Store: What Can I Do With My Timex Sinclair 1000? Lots! Review of the book. Timex/Sinclair 1000
What's In Store/New Hardware: Timex Sinclair 1500 Product announcement Timex/Sinclair 1500
Your Guide to Computer Books Short review of several Timex/Sinclair books. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Zodiak Timex/Sinclair 1000

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