The Sinc Times
National Sinclair Timex Newsletter
Formerly Sinclair Timex Southeast Regional Newsletter.
Published by Joseph Dell’Orfano.
Articles
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Brains to comeReprint of an article about Clive Sinclair from Computer Mail.
- Editorial
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EditorialSpectrum 128; Timex still repairing 2068s; catalogs from suppliers.
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EditorialSinclair Research on verge of bankruptcy.
- Editorial
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Editorial: The best of times, the worst of times...ZX80 TS 2068 Well, the worst is over and it can only get better. At least thatโs how I -feel now as I tap out my -first newsletter on my 2068. I wish to thank all of you who have decided to stick with the newsletter (and, of course, the ZX computers) for your continued support – I…
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EXP/3000 Disk SystemTS 2068 Hardware review Review of the AERCO FD-68, packaged and sold by 21st Century Electronics.
- For Fun: Life in Machine CodeTS 2068 Type-in program
- Forum
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Hot Z-2068TS 2068 Software review Review of the disassembler from Sinware.
- Input/Output
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Input/OutputJohn Bloxham reports 2068 and Spectrum are not very different; Van Vangor uses TS1000 for business inventory control; Narti Kitiyakara has Tasword; Kurt Olsen states Samsung deal is domestic only.
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Keyboard Control of GraphicsTS 1000 Type-in program Fast graphics in SLOW mode is not a contradiction in terms. Machine code allows instantaneous control of a moving graphic symbol in this example program.
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Membership RosterWe lost a lot of people when the newsletter changed hands (at least half), but thatโs the way it goes.
- Membership Roster
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MSCRIPTTS 2068 Software review Review of the word processor.
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New Product NewsTS 2050 Spectrum emulators available; disk systems for 2068; terminal software for modem; cartridge version (HOT Z-AROS) of Hot Z-2068 available.
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New Product NewsSpectrum emulators, disk drive systems for TS2068, Timex modem and BBSes, Hot-Z.
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Outlook Bright for New Products and ServicesReprinted from E. Arthur Brown catalog.
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Production of Sinclair trikes haltedHoover, owed 1.5m pounds, halts production. Reprint.
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Program Conversion: DeepspaceTS 1000 Type-in program Deepspace is a tatical simulation of ship to ship combat. You are one of a group of captains assigned to patrol a section of your star empire’s borders against hostile aliens. Converted from the original in More BASIC Computer Games by David Ahl.
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QL support takes a quantum leap at lastQL Reprint.
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Rescue for SinclairReprint from Manchester Guardian Weekly.
- Review: Fighter PilotTS 2068 Software review
- Review: Multi-Draw 2068TS 2068 Software review
- Review: Ramex disk drive and interfaceTS 2068 Hardware review
- Review: TimegateTS 2068 Software review
- Review: ZIP BASIC CompilerTS 2068 Software review
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Sinclair EnigmaSpeculation about new computer. Reprint.
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Spectrum 128Reprint from Your Computer.
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Spectrum UpdateTS 2068 Type-in program New Spectrum model; compatibility; Spectrum BASIC Disassembler.
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Spectrum UpdateTS 2068 ZX Spectrum Type-in program Upgraded Spectrum with Spectrum+ keyboard; recursive routine to plot graphics.
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Spectrum UpdateTS 2068 Type-in program Sinclair Research rescued; machine code programs.
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Spectrum UpdateTS 2068 Type-in program Updates on Sinclair Research financial issues; more on 128K Spectrum; sample programs.
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Sprite MakerZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program Machine code program to support fast moving graphics
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Steering to Success: The QL RoadtestQL Reprinted from another source.
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SupportA & J Microdrive offers microdrives; Heath Computer Services has business programs; ROMPAK has Pro/File, Textwriter and others on ROM.
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Support!Companies still supporting the Sinclair and Timex/Sinclair computers.
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The Shape of Things to Come?ZX Spectrum Reprint of article about ZX Spectrum+ from Your Spectrum.
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The Sinclair QLQL Reprinted from BYTE UK.
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The Solder JointWater level sensors/switch.
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The Solder Joint: Build a Digital ThermometerBuild thermometer with meter IC; suggestions for interfacing to computer.