Softsync, Inc.

Owner(s): Sue Currier

New York, NY 10156

Founded in March 1981 by Sue Currier to market programs for the ZX80 written by a friend, Softsync was a major software publisher. Started with only $1,000, the company grossed over $1 million by 1983.

Softsync offering some of the first programs in the U.S. for the ZX80 that didn’t come from Sinclair. At one point, they employed nine people full-time and several part-time programmers.

In addition to selling software developed by their own programmers, they also licensed software from the United Kingdom. Many independent programmers sent their software to Softsync in hopes the company would distribute the programs. Though some were “very bad, some are quite good, and we have outside programmers help the authors prepare them for distribution,” said Currier.

Timex distributed a number of programs originally developed or licensed by Softsync.

Softsync shifted to publishing IBM PC and Macintosh software in the mid-1980s. They were acquired by Bloc Development Corp. in 1990.

Products

Name	Description	Computers
2K Games Pack Softsync, Inc.	6 great graphically illustrated games on one cassette for the unexpanded TS1000.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Advanced Budget Manager Softsync, Inc.	Combines a financial data base with a forecasting program. Choose from the menu to input or review data, analyze income/expense (projected and actual) by month, category or by total; six income and twenty-four expense categories; built-in save feature and print routine; easy to operate with self-explanatory instructions. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Alien Invasion Softsync, Inc.	A dark cloud appears on the horizon and inches towards you. The invasion is on and they fire, blowing away bits of your shields. You thrust left and right, avoiding bombs while you knock the invaders off one by one. But they inch closer, thirteen rows, seven to a row. Can you get them before	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Auto Analyzer Timex Computer Corporation	Keep your car in tip-top shape. Tracks all automotive maintenance and lets you know when next service is due. Diagnostic aids helps you pinpoint needed repairs.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Backgammon and Dice Timex Computer Corporation	Great for beginning players. If one player tries to perform an illegal move, the screen prints out an explanation of why it is illegal. Columns are marked with letters, beginning at A on the upper right. It has four levels and a doubling cube. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Biorhythms Softsync, Inc.		Sinclair ZX81, Downloadable
Casino 1 Timex Computer Corporation		Timex/Sinclair 2068
Casino 1 (cart) Timex Computer Corporation	High roller casino action games let you play 21, “craps” or the slots. An initial betting stake gives you the chance to “break the bank” or “lose your shirt.” Casino 1 was listed as an “Insta-load™ Cartridge” in the Winter 1983 catalog; all other TS 2068 cartridges are listed as “Command Cartridge™.”	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Computer Tutors: Alpha/Vowel Tutors Softsync, Inc.	Two programs on one cassette which visually help children learn the alphabet and the use of long and short vowels while also introducing them to the world of computers. With the help of graphic displays, students learn to match letters to the correct words. Alpha Tutor (ages 4-8) and Vowel Tutor (ages 5-9). 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Computer Tutors: Math Raiders 1000 Softsync, Inc.	Math Raiders combines valuable math tutorial exercises with the fun of arcade games. You are the captain of the USS Raider 1000 with four weapons: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Right answers allow you to fire at the invaders who are trying to penetrate the atmosphere. Two levels of play; ages 6-10. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Cube Softsync, Inc.	Scientific approach to solving the Rubik’s Cube.	Sinclair ZX81
Cyberzone Softsync, Inc.	With your lasers you must chip away the spinning Cyber spacecraft and wipe out the notorious Cyberzone leader by hitting his only vulnerable spot: the left foot. You must avoid his shots and down his fighters. 5 levels. Lasers controlled by keys, joystick, or voice.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Cyborgwars Stratagem Cybernetics Inc.	Simulation of four military-industrial economies locked in a deadly struggle for survival. One to four players compete with each other and/or the computer. Balance of power depends on skill in developing resources, use of espionage, exploitation of alliances and utilization of military potential.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Directory/Record Softsync, Inc.	DIRECTORY allows you to read names of programs saved on cassette. RECORD program allows you to save and load 96 byte data records on tape and can be incorporated into other programs. 1K.	Sinclair ZX81
Double Feature Adventure: Quest for the Holy Grail & The Elusive Mr. Big Softsync, Inc.	Two adventures on one cassette featuring randomly generated clues, solutions, objects, and rooms so that every time you play the games will be different. In Quest for The Holy Grail you land on a lush volcanic island and must outwit the evil Le Mechant, escape the hungry natives, and descend the underground passageways. In the	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Fortress of Zorlac Timex Computer Corporation	You are commander of a fleet of spaceships. Your mission is to rid the galaxy of the dreaded alien, Zorlac. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Fun Golf Timex Computer Corporation	Up to two golfers can enjoy a 9- or 18-hole trek around the green. You must hit the ball from tee to hole and avoid the bunkers, water treads, trees, and roughs to score low. Converted from Spectrum Golf by SoftSync.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Graphics Six Pack Softsync, Inc.	Six great games on one cassette. Listings of the programs and instructions on how to upgrade and modify them are included in documentation. Twirly Invader: Shoot the man fom Mars. Winding Stairway: Navigate through the winding stairway. Astro Dodger: Avoid flying space debris. Cross The Road: Avoid being hit by passing automobiles. Plus Alien Invaders	Sinclair ZX81
Graphics Toolkit JRS Software	22 machine code routines: draw/undraw, foreground on/off, border/unborder, fill, reverse, etc. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Gulpman Softsync, Inc.	In Gulpland, a typical Gulpman dashes through a maze of apple trees to satisfy his voracious appetite for apples, but the Wormoids are constantly after him. They move faster and faster, but he has 9 lives, 15 mazes; 9 levels; sound effects. Adaptation of the ZX Spectrum version by Campbell Systems.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Hangman Softsync, Inc.	A learning tool to tutor children (ages 6-12) in spelling. Seven versions of Hangman. Play against the computer’s five prerecorded libraries of categorized words (each up to 17 letters): animals, science, countries of the world, states of America, and fruits and vegetables. Create your own library of 500 words. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Introduction to Chemistry Timex Computer Corporation	Three part self-paced course in the basics of chemistry. First two programs include lessons, review of key terms, and self tests. The third program supplements the first two with adictionary and a review of 103 elements. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
KRAKIT Artic Computing	Adventure game and treasure hunt. Be the first to crack the puzzle and the $20,000 prize which actually exists will be yours. Only one prize will be awarded. You have 12 clues. The answer to each is the name of a country, a city or town, and a number. According to Bill Ferrebee, Gladstone ended	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Loan/Mortgage Softsync, Inc.		Sinclair ZX81
Machine Code Test Tool R. L. Associates	Utility program and a complete tutorial course book. Enter, test, display and debug hexadecimal machine code routines simply and quickly. This tool is constructed to help the beginner who wishes to explore machine code programming as well as the expert who wants to polish up. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Math Wizardry I Timex Computer Corporation	Teaches young children the processes involved in solving addition and subtraction problems. Moving displays lead the user through the step by step solution. Digits in answer entered from right to left. Converted from a ZX Spectrum title by SoftSync.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Math Wizardry II Timex Computer Corporation	Teaches young children the processes involved in solving multiplication and division problems. Moving displays lead the user through the step by step solution. Digits in answer entered from right to left. Converted from a ZX Spectrum title by SoftSync.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Mazogs Bug-Byte Software	A maze adventure game with fast moving animated graphics. You must escape the maze with the treasure while fighting off the Mazogs, the creatures who live in the maze and are out to get you, 3 levels of difficulty. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Meteorites Softsync, Inc.	Long range scanners pick up a vast belt of asteroids drifting on the fringes of the Star System Nolveg I. Suddenly they are upon you. You dodge, swerve, and fire laser beams at them. On screen: six missiles firing in eight directions, wrap around screen. Two sizes of asteroids, scoring and ship count, complete mobility	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mixed Game Bag II Timex Computer Corporation	Memory Magic, Concentration, Supermind. Memory Magic: Try your skill and improve your memory. Concentration: Remember the locations of characters the computer shows. Supermind: Decipher the sequence of graphical characters. Five-levels of play. 2K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Mixed Game Bag III Timex Computer Corporation	Blitz, Rat’s Nest, Snake, Sketch Pad, Cross the Road. Bomb targets (Blitz), trap your opponent (Rat’s Nest) and more. 2K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Money Analyzer 1 Timex Computer Corporation	Two programs: Savings, Loans. Savings: Analyze your savings plan, establish goals, and determine how best to attain them. Loans: Figure out loan repayments instantly, for both one-time and monthly repayment schedules. 2K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Money Analyzer 2 Timex Computer Corporation	Three programs: depreciation, present worth, and rate of return calculations. Depreciation: A quick program for depreciation by three alternative methods: Straight Line, Sum-Of-The-Years-Digits, and Declining Balance. Present Worth Comparison helps you make buying decisions by comparing the present value of your alternatives. Rate of Return helps you make investment decisions by calculating the rate of	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Mothership Softsync, Inc.	Drones are pouring down the Zarway, all around you firing deadly lasers. Maneuver to dodge them. Knock off ten and you get a clear shot at the Mothership. Simulates 3-D graphics, one or two players option, on screen scoring. 16K.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Night Gunner Digital Integration	You peer into the inky black sky from your position as tail gunner in a bomber plane, searching for enemy aircraft. A fighter plane swoops down, you swing your gun into position, line up your sights and fire. Each round gets faster and harder. Features on-screen scoring, high score and ammunition count as well as	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Personal Accountant Softsync, Inc.	Three integrated programs. Compile reports, automatic posting, data base, add messages to entries, profit/loss statements, amortization/payment schedules; create as many accounts as you need; single entry posted into proper categories.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Pinball Timex Computer Corporation	High-scoring, fast-paced pinball game includes shooting the ball, bumper action, nudge for those good bounces and flip-action flippers. Free ball is awarded at 10,000 points. High scores “light-up” the scoreboard.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Pinball (cart) Timex Computer Corporation	High-scoring, fast-paced pinball game includes shooting the ball, bumper action, nudge for those good bounces and flip-action flippers. Free ball is awarded at 10,000 points. High scores “light-up” the scoreboard.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Programmer's Toolkit JRS Software	Machine code routines write better, faster, and more elaborate programs. Renumber program lines, search and replace any character, insert a wait condition to stop the program until a signal is input, hyper graphics mode, and more. Compatible with the graphics kit and can be loaded with it, making a powerful programmer’s aid.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Red Alert Softsync, Inc.	Scramble into your ship, check the computer for status. You have plenty of fuel, bombs, and missiles. Then you are in the air, dodging on-coming aliens, and skimming above menacing mountains. You score points for destroying alien ships, fuel dumps, and enemy missiles. Fast action machine code game of the arcade type; requires agile skills.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Reversi Melbourne House Publishers	A machine code Othello playing program. Played on an 8 x 8 board with full screen display; allows only legal moves; choice of starting positions. 1K.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Road to Riches Softsync, Inc.		Sinclair ZX81
Shark's Treasure Softsync, Inc.	Takes place in deadly shark infested waters which guard fabulous riches hidden in the wreck of a sunken pirate ship. You must find the treasure and escape unscathed from the jaws of death. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Space Commando Softsync, Inc.	In this challenging adventure game, the amalgamation of friendly planets has commissioned you to infiltrate Zircon 12, a space colony overtaken by Renegade Androids. You must penetrate the alien security forces and render them defenseless so the Space Fleet can land. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Space Raid/TS Destroyer Softsync, Inc.	Two fast moving graphics games. Space Raid: With five laser bases, you fire away at the giant alien spaceship until you hit the alien where it really hurts; 10 levels of play. TS Destroyer: On enemy turf you shoot the enemy warships while avoiding guided missiles and meteors; 30 levels of play. 2K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Space Trek Softsync, Inc.		Sinclair ZX81
Stock Market Calculator, The Softsync, Inc.	Written by an experienced stock market executive, this program is made up of two sections. “MKT1” contains Net Price Worksheet, Profit/loss and Covered Write Worksheet. “MKT2” uses the Net Price Worksheet and adds the Write Unwrapper. You can alter variables after the initial run, enabling you to try different price and investment alternatives.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Super Invasion Melbourne House Publishers	Cruel and crafty invaders have been spotted in battle formation ready to attack your ship just below them. You must shift quickly and skillfully from left to right as you return their fire, but be careful because they are accurate. 3 skill levels. 1K.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Super ZX80 Invasion Softsync, Inc.	Space Invaders clone. 1K and 2K versions.	MicroAce, Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81
Superchess Softsync, Inc.	Ten levels of play; tactical or positional evaluation; analyze feature allows you to set up and/or change a position. Store of standard openings; up to 15 previous moves displayed. Will recommend moves. Self play allows you to watch Superchess play against itself. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Supermaze Timex Computer Corporation	Navigate your way through a 3D maze with trap doors, gold bars, marker stones and a compass. Ten separate mazes, with up to four options each. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Ten Exciting Programs for the ZX81: 1K Softsync, Inc.		Sinclair ZX81
The Challenger I Timex Computer Corporation	In Amazer, enter the maze from the top and work your way down to the bottom without being captured by one of the robots. 10 levels of player ability. In Tic-Tac-Toe, match your skill with the computer. Mislisted as “Challenger II” in the special order form in Ramblings n4. 2K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Check Book Softsync, Inc.		Sinclair ZX81
The Financial Manager and Record Keeper Softsync, Inc.	Small business budget management and record keeping. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Uncle Clive T-shirt Softsync, Inc.
Voice Chess Softsync, Inc.	Digitized voice speaks through the computer’s speaker, advising of its move, recommending moves for you and making facetious comments. Features include: analyze mode, recommend move, change colors or levels at any point in the game, save, reload and print out any game you play. Displays full chess board in detail. Adapted from the program by	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Wall Busters Melbourne House Publishers	A game of skill with exciting moving graphics that fits into 1K. Try your skill on the easiest level because even with the most skillful bat control you will find the hardest level a real challenge. Breaking through the first barricade is easy, but do not be fooled. Two ball angles and a curved bat	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Word Cross Timex Computer Corporation	If you enjoy the challenge of crossword puzzles, you’ll enjoy wordcross. To become an expert, you must insert words into a grid, crossing the words with each other and making no more than five mistakes. Converted from a ZX Spectrum title by SoftSync.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Word Play I Timex Computer Corporation	Hangman asks you to guess the word before the computer “hangs” the man. Anagrams challenges you to decipher a word the computer has scrambled. Use our words or create your own lists. Converted from a ZX Spectrum title by SoftSync.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Word Play II Timex Computer Corporation	Hangman asks you to guess the word before the computer “hangs” the man. Anagrams challenges you to decipher a word the computer has scrambled. TS Rabble is line scramble — find out how many words you can make and how high you can score. Converted from a ZX Spectrum title by SoftSync.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Zeus Assembler Crystal Computing	Use the full Z80 mnemonics instruction set. Editor allows cursor movement in 4 directions, insert, delete, clear line and screen. Display current registers and alter them. Save machine code by entering one letter commands; substitute lines of code. Move blocks around in memory. Mini monitor accesses memory. Automatic line numbering and renumbering. Adapted from the	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
ZX Chess I Artic Computing	A challenging chess program, written in machine language, designed to operate in the ZX81 fast mode. ZX Chess allows you to select from 6 levels of play, choose either black or white, and enables castling and en-passant moves. Unique self-running feature: you start the tape and when the chess board appears on the screen, start	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
ZX Chess II Artic Computing	All the features of ZX Chess I, plus more. Has a book of 32 opening moves. Can play at 7 levels, four of which play within competition time limits. A move is suggested by the computer if requested. 16K.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable

Books

Periodicals

Documents

Downloads

Name	Description	Computers
2K Games Pack Softsync, Inc.	6 great graphically illustrated games on one cassette for the unexpanded TS1000.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Advanced Budget Manager Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 1000
Biorhythms and Day Of The Week Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computer Tutor Softsync, Inc.	Includes Alpha Tutor and Vowel Tutor.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Cyberzone Softsync, Inc.	With your lasers you must chip away the spinning Cyber spacecraft and wipe out the notorious Cyberzone leader by hitting his only vulnerable spot: the left foot.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Gulpman Softsync, Inc.	In Gulpland, a typical Gulpman dashes through a maze of apple trees to satisfy his voracious appetite for apples, but the Wormoids are constantly after him.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Hangman Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 1000
Math Raiders 1000 Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 1000
Programers Toolkit Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 1000
Shark's Treasure Softsync, Inc.	Takes place in deadly shark infested waters which guard fabulous riches hidden in the wreck of a sunken pirate ship.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Space Commando Softsync, Inc.	In this challenging adventure game, the amalgamation of friendly planets has commissioned you to infiltrate Zircon 12, a space colony overtaken by Renegade Androids.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Super Invasion Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 1000
VoiceChess Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 2068
Zeus Disassembler Softsync, Inc.		Timex/Sinclair 2068

Articles

Title	Description	Computers
1984 Winter Consumer Electronics Show	1500, 2068 shown as well as TS 2050 modem, TS 2080 80-column dot matrix printer, TS 2040 printer. Softsync announced Personal Accountant for a variety of computers, incl Timex.	Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
2K games will please	Starblaster is one of six 2k games sold by Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
3D Monster Maze and Mothership	In 3D Monster Maze you are in a maze running from T. (Tyrannosaurus) Rex. The object is to get out alive!	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
6th Computer Faire	Super Invasion for the ZX80 from SoftSync shown at the faire, along with Double Breakout.
A personal computer with many office applications	Biers describes using the TS1000 for business applications. He also authored several programs for business, incuding Business Pack I, Business Pack II and Personal Financial Planning Pack, all published by Gladstone Electronics.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Across the Pond	Overview of telecomputing and bulletin board options, including Zebra’s bulletin board. Modem options for QL covered. Softsync’s shift to IBM noted, as well as Nigel Searle’s role in the company.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Adventure A	Adventure is not for impatient or unimaginative players. It has no bombs, no graphics, and no split-second decisions. It is an intellectual game requiring thought rather than reflexes.	Sinclair ZX81
Bits and Bytes
Changes to Super ZX80 Invasion	Add new levels of difficulty.	Sinclair ZX80
Crazybugs and Cyberzone	Reviews of Crazybugs (Timex) and Cyberzone (Softsync).	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Double Feature Adventure	Review of “The Elusive Mr. Big” from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Ex-model makes a million on $99 micro	Two years ago Sue Currier interrupted a modeling career to help an Australian friend sell his two software packages for the Sinclair ZX80 computer in the United States. At that time she invested $1000 to set up a mail-order operation out of her New York City apartment.
Fast Action In 2K	Review of TS Destroyer and Space Raid, both from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Flying Your T/S1000	Review of Night Gunner.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Graphics and Programming Utilities For Sinclair/Timex	Review of Programmers Toolkit and Graphics Kit from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Home Computer Games: Four Great Games For The Timex Sinclair 1000	Reviews Mothership, Sea War, 3D Monster Maze and Mazogs.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
HOT Z/Zeus Comparison	Comparison between the two machine-language utility programs.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
How educational are the "educational" programs	Brief overview of effective educational software and review of educational programs from International Publishing, Mindware, Reston, Softsync and Timex.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
InfoNews/Software: Super ZX80 Invasion, Double Breakout	Super ZX80 Invasion, a 1K game for the Sinclair ZX80 personal computer, has recently been introduced by Softsync, Inc. The game engages the player in battle against space invaders attacking in battle formation. Softsync is offering Double Breakout, also a 1K game with moving graphics for the Sinclair computer.	Sinclair ZX80
InfoNews/Software: Wall Busters	Wall Busters is a fast computer ball game by Softsync for the 1K Sinclair ZX80 computer. You are challenged to hit a ball with a movable bat and chip away at a brick wall. Players can choose from seven levels of speed and skill. Wall Busters is compatible with both the Sinclair ZX80 and MicroAce	MicroAce, Sinclair ZX80
Key Support Operations Will Stay	Announcements of support from SoftSync, Byte-Back, Microsync Services, Thomas B. Woods, Banta Software, Kopak. Timex will honor warranties.
Large Scale Fun for Small Scale Computers	Reviews of Keystroke Management (2-Bit), TS Destroyer and Space Raid (SoftSync), Millepede (Axis Software), Meteorites (SoftSync) and Merchant of Venus (Timex/Crystal Computing).	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Let this software help you run your home	Reviews and compares four programs specifically designed to help manage money; one to set home files straight (birthdays, recipes, phone numbers, and so on) and one full 16K program just for all those bonus coupons that accumulate.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
M/C Group Highlights	Presentation of Zeus Assembler for the 2068; demo of Compusa disk system.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Magic on Tape	Review of Programmer’s Toolkit and Graphics Toolkit from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mazogs for Sinclair/Timex	Single-player treasure/maze game.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Meteorites And Red Alert for Sinclair/Timex	Review of two video games from Softsync, Inc.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mini-Reviews: Timex Sinclair User, Nightgunner, more	Reviews of Timex Sinclair User magazine, Multi-Program tape from SyncWare, Nightgunner from Softsync, Key Stroke Management and Truth Tables from 2-Bit Software, Inventory Control and Manufacturing Control from Timex.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
More Software: Educational Software	Educational software from Softsync and Timex.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mothership For Timex/Sinclair	Review of Softsync’s Mothership video game.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n12)	New products from TAG Software, Gesang Associates, Intercomputer, ACE Software, Thomas B. Woods, Delphic Enterprises, Sinware, E. Arthur Brown, Softsync, Macshak Software.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n2)	New products from Expense Cutters Products, JPR Software, Biocal, Memotech, R.S. Panwar, Wisconsinc Electronics, Calliope Software, Practical Computer Products, Melear Marketing, SofTek, RAMSTRAP, Syncware,f/22 Press, Hunter, Friendly Computer, M.C. Hoffman, Integrated Data Systems, Softsync.
New Products Directory: Fantasy/Adventure Programs	Product announcement for “Adventure A” and “Adventure B” from Softsync.	Sinclair ZX81
New Products Directory: Invasion game		Sinclair ZX80
Of Interest	2068 and Adam Too: the 2068 is a winner.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Personal Accountant Quick Fix	Patch to correct a bug in the Budget program on Personal Accountant for the TS 2068 from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Redalert	Review of the game from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Resources (Sync v2 n1)	Listing of new user groups, books and other resources.
Resources (Sync v4 n2)	Listing of new user groups, books and other resources.
Resources for the ZX80 and MicroAce (Sync v1 n3)	Entries from manufacturers and readers. Includes the name of the item, a brief description, price and complete data on how to obtain it.	MicroAce, Sinclair ZX80
Review of Graphics Kit	Review of the programming kit from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Reviews	Short reviews of Mothership, Gamestape 1, Graphic Golf, Mazogs, Wallbusters, Caves of Zulu, Combat Flight, Vault of the Centaurs, 80 Hours Around Europe	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Softly, softly	David Kelly talks to Sue Currier, President of the US software house, SoftSync. SoftSync is one of only several companies in America independently producing and marketing software for the Timex/Sinclair machines – material referred to in the US as third-party software. Like so many companies thriving in the home computer boom, SoftSync came into being	Sinclair ZX80, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2000
Softrev: Graphics Kit	Reivew of the graphics kit tape from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Softsync Ready with TS2000 Software	Softsync says it’s ready whenever Timex is, with TS2000 software now for sale.	Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
SoftSync Software	Softsync offers ZX80 Invasion.	Sinclair ZX80
Software Review: And the Walls Came Tumbling Down	After the successful introduction of Super ZX80 Invasion, Softsync has come out with Double Breakout, its second active display game. Double Breakout is just as much fun as Super ZX80 Invasion, and even more challenging. This, too, fits into 1K of memory.	Sinclair ZX80
Software Review: Unfriendly Skies	Softsync’s Super ZX80 Invasion. Using an active display to produce true animation. The tape comes with both 1K and 2K versions of the game.	Sinclair ZX80
Software Review: Voice Chess	One of the software packages recently introduced for the TS2068 is “Voice Chess” by SoftSync. Available on cassette, the program loaded easily and utilized well the features of the computer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Software Reviews: Frogger, Mothership	For those who have played the arcade version of FROGGER, there are differences. Besides the things we are used to with our TS1000s — no sound and no color — the Timex version compensates for the fairly coarse graphics of its screen by presenting only half the typical arcade at a time. MOTHERSHIP reminds me	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Stranded on Mars	Reviews of Aardvark’s Mars, Softsync’s Super Invasion, Melbourne House’s Reversi.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Super ZX80 Invasion	This game creates impressive continuous graphics on the ZX80, but limited memory imposes severe limitations on convenient play.	Sinclair ZX80
T/S Game In 3-D	Product announcement for Mothership, an arcade-style space fighter game in 3-D.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Bargain Basement Blues	Softsync, a New York-based producer of TS 1000 software, is feeling the heat. “The Timex/Sinclair 1000 has petered right out,” says Ken Coach, marketing and sales director of Softsync. Coach says that although the T/S 1000 was “a nice computer to get if you wanted to find out about computers, people want more bells and	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Complete Gamer's Guide for all Timex and IBM PC Users	Short descriptions of games from Creative Software, HES, Melbourne House, Mindware, Orbyte Software, Reston Publishing, Softsync, Timeworks and Timex.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Graphics Kit	Review of Graphics Kit, available from Softsync.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Stock Market Calculator	The Stock Market Calculator helps the investor (or user) solve the complex equations inherent in Investment Analysis.	Sinclair ZX81
Timex/Sinclair games offer excitement or ennui	Here’s some more recreational software for you hard-working Timex/Sinclair 1000 (and ZX81) owners. Reviews of Mothership (Softsync), Gulper (HES), Bat-Cage (Timex).	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
To Buy or Not to Buy? Software	Reviews of the Programmers’ Toolkit and Graphics Toolkit from Softsync, CIOUTIL by Cosmonics, Flight Simulation from Timex.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
To Buy or Not to Buy? Software	Reviews of Mothership from Softsync, ZX Compiler from Bob Berch,	Timex/Sinclair 1000
TS News	More about the Sinclair QL. Brief mention of Memotech MTX-512. Software from JRC, Softsync, Apropos Technology.	Sinclair QL
Waiting for Santa: The micro industry looks to the Christmas market	Timex dealers have even less to smile about. Ken Coach, marketing and sales director of Softsync, told InfoWorld, “The Timex-Sinclair 1000 has petered right out.” Coach hoped that the forthcoming TS 2068, the U.S. version of the Sinclair Spectrum color machine, might share the under-$200 market with Commodore, but saw no prospects for the black-and-white	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Welcome to the Club	Having liberated the arcades, women are just starting to make their prescence felt in the mostly male game business. Not everyone agrees it’s tough to be a woman in the video game business. It can even be an advantage, says 32-year-old Sue Currier, co-partner with her husband in Softsync Inc.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Zeus Assembler		Timex/Sinclair 2068
ZX80 Double Breakout	Review of the game from Softsync.	Sinclair ZX80

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