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Timex Computer Corporation

Waterbury, CT
Timex headquarters in Middlebury, CT.

While the Timex Corporation is best known for its watches, it also produced a number of other products since its inception as a clock company in the mid-1800s. During World War II, the company produced fuse timers for defense products, continuing through the 1950s and the Korean war.

After the Korean war ended, Timex expanded its wristwatch operations. Traditionally the domain of jewelers, Timex opened new distribution channels in department stores, cigar stands, drug stores and other mass-market outlets. Demand for the company’s watches required increased production capacity and Timex built new plants in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Excess Production Capacity

Timex, as a result of its numerous plants across the world, had excess production capacity that opened a new market for the company as contract manufacturer. One of the company’s first clients was the Polaroid Corporation. Timex was the exclusive manufacturer for all Polaroid companies, worldwide, throughout the 1970s, eventually making more than 44 million cameras.

Timex also produced computer components for major manufacturers and the Nimslo three-dimensional 35mm camera.

Agreement with Sinclair

This excess capacity led Timex’s agreement with Sinclair to manufacture the ZX81 computer, at its Dundee, Scotland plant.

As part of the agreement, Timex had the option to market the ZX81 under its own name, once sales of the Sinclair ZX81 in the United States exceeded 500,000 units. The agreement extended to future Sinclair computers, resulting in the Timex Sinclair 2068.

The Timex Computer Corporation, a subsidiary of Timex Corporation, was formed to design and market Timex Sinclair products in the United States.

Timex/Sinclair 1000

Timex announced that it would manufacture and market the Timex Sinclair 1000, the first computer to break the $100 price barrier, on April 20, 1982. Sinclair had sold 500,000 ZX81 computers in the US prior to the announcement. Timex sold 600,000 of its computer in just the first three months, securing a staggering 25 percent of the total U.S. home computer market at the time.

Timex/Sinclair 2068

Launched in late 1983, the TS 2068 entered a crowded marketplace. Coupled with a less strenuous marketing effort than what accompanied the TS 1000 launch, the 2068 struggled to find a niche that extended well beyond the existing base of Timex/Sinclair owners.

Timex Exits Home Computer Market

Timex announced its exit from the home computer market in the U.S. on February 22, 1984. Mike Jacobi, vice-chairman of marketing and sales at Timex, said “We believe instability in the market will cause the value of inventories to decline, making it difficult to make a reasonable profit.”

Jacobi was alluding to video game crash of 1983, which affected the home computer market and led to Texas Instruments and Mattel, among others, to withdraw as well. Commodore’s price war with Texas Instruments affected all other manufacturers and had driven the price of the TS 1000 down from $99 to as low as $19.

Timex Portugal

Timex’s manufacturing facility in Portugal continued to refine and develop new products after Timex exited the home computer market in the United States. They produced the Timex Computer 2068 and 2048, as well as disk drive systems and other products.

Key Employees

The corporation started with six employees:

The key decision makers were Danny Ross, Kirk Pond and Rex Naden.

Eventually, others joined Timex as they needed more expertise to launch the 2068. They included:

Executives

Design

Engineering

Computer Systems Architecture

System Software

Test and Operations

Quality Control

Other employees

Products

Name Description Computers
Address Manager Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Algebra I Find the greatest common denominator, solve the roots of a quadratic equation and linear equations in up to 10 unknowns. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Algebra II Performs functions on matrices. Finds the number of combinations or permutations of a set. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Androids Maze/shoot ’em up for one player. Travel through the maze to find the exit, avoiding androids that try to kill you. Your laser holds seven shots and your shield can stand five hits. Both of these can be recharged by walking over special squares, blue patterned ones recharge the laser and red patterned ones recharge Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Androids (cart) Maze/shoot ’em up for one player. Travel through the maze to find the exit, avoiding androids that try to kill you. Your laser holds seven shots and your shield can stand five hits. Both of these can be recharged by walking over special squares, blue patterned ones recharge the laser and red patterned ones recharge Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Astronomer's Guide Unreleased Timex Computer Corporation version of the Sinclair Research tape of the same name. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Ator the ABC Gator Teaches recognition and sequence of the alphabet. Combines instruction, music and video games. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Auto Analyzer 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
Automobile Analyzer 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. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Backgammon 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. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Backgammon and Dice 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
Bat Cage Catch the egg and put the bat in the cage. Then fight off the other bats trying to rescue the caged bat. 36 levels of play. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Bigflap Attack Defend yourself against the giant birds. 10 levels of play. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Blind Alley Tron light-cycle-inspired game. Outer space action in which the object is to lead the opposition spaceships down a “blind alley” without getting your ship “boxed” into a corner. Progressive action increases the number of opponents from two to six, requiring “out-of-this-world” decisions and reflexive actions. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Capitalization Master Teaches and reinforces correct capitalization rules for study or review. Menu driven. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Capitalization Master Reinforces capitalization skills and prepares for achievement tests like the SATs. Teaches the most common capitalization rules and tests on what learning. Timed self-tests help strengthen test-taking skills. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Casino 1 Timex/Sinclair 2068
Casino 1 (cart) 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
Checkbook Manager Balance your checkbook and gather data for tax purposes. Deposits are loaded by date, amount, and source. Checks are issued by date, amount, payee and classification. A balance is provided after each transaction. Printer and data files are fully supported. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Chess Classic Chess match between you and the computer. All legal moves including castling and en passant. High resolution graphics and 10 levels of play are supported. Special feature lets you set-up the board to study chess strategy. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Chess (cart) All legal moves including castling and en passant. High resolution graphics and 6 levels of play are supported. Special feature lets you set-up the board to study chess strategy. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
Chess and Chess Clock All legal moves including castling and en passant. High resolution graphics and 6 levels of play are supported. Special feature lets you set-up the board to study chess strategy. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Circuit Board Scramble Have fun and learn about computer components at the same time. Run the friendly bug through the circuit board maze in a race against the clock and at the same time, you’ll be able to examine the computer’s internal components. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
College Cost Analyzer Plan ahead for your children’s education! Helps you calculate the cost of a college education and create a savings plan to meet those expenses. Effects of inflation and volatile interest rates can be projected. Covers all types of schools, student’s own savings, grants and scholarships, so you can tailor a savings plan to fit your Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computer Coach Teaches the fundamentals of a computer system, its hardware, software and peripherals. Self-instruction cassette allows you to learn at your own pace. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Conversational French Teaches the basic useful words and phrases of the French language. Over 240 words and 50 phrases. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Conversational German Teaches basic useful words and phrases of German. Over 240 words and 50 phrases available. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Conversational Spanish Teaches the basic useful words of Spanish. Over 240 words and 50 phrases. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Coupon Manager Track of those coupons showing what they are for, where they are offered, and starting and ending dates. You can list them by store or type and bring the computer age into your household, saving time and effort. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
CP/M Module A RAM/ROM plug-in to extend the unit to support the CP/M operating system on the TS2068. An optional module can be plugged into the interface unit to extend the operation of the system to acommodate the CP/M Operating system. The CP/M module consists of a plug in card with 32k bytes of dynamic RAM and Timex/Sinclair 2068
Crazy Bugs (cart) You are in a maze in which you must get the eggs laid by the bugs, put them in a box, and exit the maze. Although you are faster than the bugs, they are intelligent and will trap you. The screens increase in difficulty. At the higher levels super bugs join the chase. Converted from Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Crazy Bugs! You are in a maze in which you must get the eggs laid by the bugs, put them in a box, and exit the maze. Although you are faster than the bugs, they are intelligent and will trap you. The screens increase in difficulty. At the higher levels super bugs join the chase. Converted from Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Critical Path Analysis Allows identification of critical activities in a project, and scheduling of events for efficiency and economy. Management applications include design and engineering projects, routine in emergency maintenance, product marketing, industrial design, or any project involving many phases. Personal uses include home construction tasks, scheduling activities, or developing long-range projects. Computer does a tabular analysis and Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Crossfire High-scoring, fast-paced chase game demands that you whiz through the maze without getting caught. Increasing levels of difficulty and great sound effects provide hours of challenge and fun. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Cube Game Solve the cube on your computer. The cube can be displayed in three views: solid: two-dimensional (unfolded); and see-thru cube (3-D). You can start with the cube solved, set it up any way you like, or pick up from a previous session. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Doobarry Domino the Counting Phenomeno Graphics, music help pre-schoolers learn the numbers 1 to 10. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Dragmaster Speed your Dragmaster over the 1/4 mile drag strip in a race against the clock. Super graphics and intriguing automotive simulation lets you shift gears and monitor the speedometer and tachometer to achieve the best time. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
E.E. 1 Filter Design Aid for electronic engineers and students in the field of designing filters. Provides information on bandpass, low-pass, or high-pass filters using a menu-driven approach. Plots of all your design criteria are available. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Electric Cost Analyzer Calculate the energy usage of appliances and electric devices. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
EPROM Cartridge Board This device would have been used by Timex and third-parties in developing cartridge software. It’s likely that fewer than 100 were made. A plastic “sled” under the PCB aids insertion. Demonstrated by Dan Ross at the introduction of the TS 1500 and TS 2068, the “Chameleon” cartridge, with a Spectrum ROM, allowed the 2068 to Timex/Sinclair 2068
EPROM Store Demonstrator EPROM demonstrators intended for use in stores as selling tools. EPROM contains a BASIC demonstration program that starts on power up. It includes graphics and interactive examples of what the computer could do. A description of the kiosk retailers could purchase that used this demonstrator is in the Timex Price List 1983. The E. Arthur Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Fishing for Numbers Timex/Sinclair 2068
Flight Simulator Full controls, instrumentation and a view of the horizon. Use the radio beams and radio compass to navigate. Avoid hazards near the landing field. Promotes an understanding of air flight. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Flight Simulator Full controls, instrumentation and a view of the horizon. Enjoy the thrill of flying an airplane. See if you can take-off, land, bank, dive and climb without crashing. Cockpit controls, navigation map, instrument panel and instrument landing system guide you along the way. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Flight Simulator (cart) Full controls, instrumentation and a view of the horizon. Enjoy the thrill of flying an airplane. See if you can take-off, land, bank, dive and climb without crashing. Cockpit controls, navigation map, instrument panel and instrument landing system guide you along the way. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Flight Simulator (cart) Full controls, instrumentation and a view of the horizon. Use the radio beams and radio compass to navigate. Avoid hazards near the landing field. Promote an understanding of air flight. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Fortress of Zorlac 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
French Tutorial Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Frogger The official Frogger by SEGA. Plays like the arcade game, but without sound. You must avoid traffic, snakes, crocodiles, and treacherous diving turtles by “hopping” the frog. The frog must reach home before the time runs out. Developed by Cornsoft Group, Inc. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Frogger Released by Games to Learn By. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Fun Golf 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
Fundamentals of Math A progressive series of drill, practice and review sessions. Graded. 80% score promotes the student to the next level. Up to 8 levels. For grades 1 through 8. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Galactic Gunner Dogfight with a fleet of enemy ships. Destroy as many as you can in the limited time. Misprinted as “Atlantic Gunner” in Ramblings n4. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Galaxy Attack Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Game Time I Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Geometry I Find the area of a polygon. Solve the unknown given 3 parts of a triangle. Convert radians to degrees and back. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Grimm's Fairy Trails Grimm’s Fairy Trails is a Pac-Man takeoff with six speed variations. By pressing the arrow keys, you control the movements of Prince Billy, who is being pursued by two dwellers, Murph and Drago. To finally defeat them, you must move about the maze collecting dots to get 250 B-Lers (life crystals) to make the maze Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Guardian Enemy ships have been spotted off your shore. Your mission is to blow them out of the water. Your ship – an Ohio-class heavy cruiser – is armed with both conventional and nuclear missiles. The enemy fleet is made up entirely of Liden-class droid frigates, “manned” by a 100% robotic crew and armed with deadly Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Guitar for Beginners Covers the fundamentals of the guitar such as string and finger positions. Ideal for the beginner who wants to learn to play the guitar as well as the advanced student who needs additional practice to improve his or her techniques. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Guitar for Beginners Not released. Covers the fundamentals of the guitar such as string and finger positions. This software is ideal for the beginner who wants to learn to play the guitar as well as the advanced student who needs additional practice to improve his or her techniques. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Heating System Analyser Not released. Calculates energy costs, lets you evaluate potential savings from adding insulation or completely changing your heating system (i.e., gas to oil). Timex/Sinclair 2068
Heating System Analyzer Calculates energy costs, lets you evaluate potential savings from adding insulation or completely changing your heating system (i.e., gas to oil). 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Horace & the Spiders You must get to the web and destroy the spiders before they can poison you. You are supplied with the antidote, but you must be quick before the serum runs out. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Horace Goes Skiing Delightful animated graphics program gives hours of fun. But you also need skill to help Horace slalom down the slopes, between the flags — without hitting the trees. Even before he tackles the slopes, you must help Horace to cross the busy road without getting hit by oncoming traffic. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Hungry Horace Hilarious adventure game in which you help Horace tease the park guards by stealing their lunch, eating flowers, and ringing the alarms — but don’t let the guards catch Horace or all is lost. Increasing levels of play provides a real challenge to the novice as well as the expert. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Inside/Outside Earth Timex/Sinclair 2068
Introduction to Chemistry 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
Inventory Control Track up to 150 items. Automatic overstock/understock detection, search for an item, delete, add a new item, input a new inventory list. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Kasino Kraps Like the real thing. Dice visible at all times, multiple bets possible. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Keyboard Calculator Perform numerical computations, much like a hand calculator— but considerably more powerful and it’s easier to use. It can be used for statistical, scientific, engineering or financial calculations. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Keyboard Tutorial/Turtle Graphics/Home Accounting Demonstration tape supplied with TS 2068. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Kid Grams Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Language Usage For grades four through 12. Designed to help improve scores on standardized achievement tests. Records on work done, helps identify troublesome areas. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Language Usage Improve scores on standardized achievement tests. Stores records on work done, helps identify troublesome areas. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Manufacturing Control Comprehensive manufacturing system that lets you analyze labor and material costs for up to 150 products. Ideal for small businesses manufacturing a number of different lines. You can improve your planning and financial control by closely watching all stages of the job from order to shipment. Monitor cost factors, track work in progress, keeps a Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Math Wizardry I 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 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
Merchant of Venus You must be a skillful trader and pilot in order to succeed. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mixed Game Bag I Offers three games: a bingo number generator, Robot Wars, and bowling. Robot Wars is a computerized adaptation of Mastermind, the board game classic. The object here is to guess a four-digit number within 10 tries, through the process of elimination. Fail, and your robot is demolished. In bowling, the player presses two keys to control Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Mixed Game Bag II 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 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 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 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
Music Educator I Excellent starting point for learning the notes of the scale. Shows name and timing of notes with plenty of graphical output. A unique addition to formal training. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Our Intriguing Solar System Timex/Sinclair 2068
Penetrator You are about to be sent on a mission through treacherous enemy territory. As commander of the Penetrator, one of the most powerful and advanced ships yet developed, you will travel through torturous landscapes and tunnels on your hazardous expedition. To complete your trek and accomplish your mission, destroy the enemy neutron bomb installation or Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Penetrator (cart) Never released. You are about to be sent on a mission through treacherous enemy territory. As commander of the Penetrator, one of the most powerful and advanced ships yet developed, you will travel through torturous landscapes and tunnels on your hazardous expedition. To complete your trek and accomplish your mission, destroy the enemy neutron bomb Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Personal Finance Planner Perform calculations, finance a house, or a car, keep savings accounts, repay loans and calculate an amortization schedule which can be generated for any of the financial programs. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Personal Home Finance Great for weighing the relative merits of different types of investments. An investment module helps to forecast money growth at different interest rates. With the loan calculator, the cost of a loan can be computed from the beginning of loan payments to the retirement of the debt. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Personal Portfolio Manager Maintains an unlimited number of portfolio files of up to 75 stocks with 12 buy/ sell transactions per stock. Historical information and bar graphs provides a broad perspective of the profitability of your investments. Capital gains data expedites tax work at the end of the year. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Pinball 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. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Pinball 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) 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
Portfolio Analysis Program performs minimum risk and market sensitivity calculations for a portfolio composed from a set of stocks. A portfolio is found which gives the minimum amount of non-market risk for a given level of sensitivity. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Power Pack 1 Calculator, bar graph generator, banner and polynomial equation grapher. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Presidents Memorize the Presidents of the United States. Two options of review are available: Presidents are presented and you must provide the term(s) or terms are presented and you must provide the president. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Pro Golf Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Punctuation Master Teaches the basic rules of punctuation using periods, question marks and commas. Practice exercises with a timed test. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Quadra-Chart Develop numerical charts and use that data to produce color graphics of bar graphs, pie graphs and line graphs. A single set of data can be displayed as four different charts. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
RAM Runner Ram other runners without running into an obstacle. 26 levels of play. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Real Estate Investment Analysis Provides the user with two different investment strategies. The first selection allows the user to choose between renting or buying the real estate. The second selection consists of a detailed analysis of the rental investment property. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Set Theory Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Smart Terminal 1 Terminal program supplied with TS 2050 modem. Side A is for the TS1000/TS1500 and Side B is for the TS2068. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Solar Water Heater Designer Estimate the cost of a solar heating system verses the more conventional fueled heaters. Weigh the payback period against construction expenses before installing a new or existing dwelling. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Space Raiders Color Space Invaders clone. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Spanish Tutorial Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spelling Bee Four spelling quiz programs for grades 1-12. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Spelling I Lively spelling bee challenges the younger set. Computer lists all misspelled words to help your children learn from their mistakes. Two levels of difficulty accommodate both the beginner and advanced student. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spelling II Spelling bee for advanced students helps to improve skills or practice for tests. Quiz scores indicate whether more practice is needed. Two levels of difficulties introduce increasingly complex spelling words. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Stamp Collector Inventory up to 600 Scott numbers in a single session showing quantity on hand, by major classification. Program is completely menu-driven and was designed by a well-known stamp column writer. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
States and Capitals Find out how well you know the states and capitals. Self-teaching tool. Draws map of the US, shows where each state is and locates capital cities. Names must be spelled correctly. The computer will ask you for the state, the capital or a combination. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
States and Capitals Find out how well you know the states and capitals of the United States. Self-teaching tool and map of United States challenge your abilities to name all 50 states and capitals. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
States and Capitals (cart) Find out how well you know the states and capitals. Self-teaching tool. Draws map of the US, shows where each state is and locates capital cities. Names must be spelled correctly. The computer will ask you for the state, the capital or a combination. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
States and Capitals (cart) Find out how well you know the states and capitals of the United States. Self-teaching tool and map of United States challenge your abilities to name all 50 states and capitals. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Statistics Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Statistics Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Stock Market Game Play the market, win if you accumulate $50,000. This realistic simulation lets you analyze information, buy and sell stocks, take out and pay off loans and win. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Stock Market Simulator Make millions or wind-up in bankruptcy playing the stock market. Fascinating game uses graphics to plot prices. You decide to buy, sell or borrow. Up to 10 players can play simultaneously. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Stock Market Tech. Analysis I Ideal for stock technicians. Plots up and downside trends of stock price movement. The stock analysis and plotted graphs can be used to plot trends as a guide to your buy/sell transactions. Was Nooter Stock Program. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Stock Option Analyzer, The Evaluate stock options quickly. Output includes an unexercised ROI, annual ROI, and net worth. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Strategy Football Strategy football is an exciting challenge for all. Features safeties, QB sacks, interceptions, points, field goals, big plays and losses, and kickoff return. Five-offensive and four-defensive plays are offered. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Super Math Drills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with 5 levels of difficulty. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Super Math Not released. Helps children improve important math skills. Tests their knowledge of basic math — addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Scores all tests and provides right answers. Five levels helps them to progressively improve math skills. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Super Math (cart) Drills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with 5 levels of difficulty. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Superdoodles Drawing program with fast and slow “pen” to move the cursor. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Supermaze 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
Swordfight at Midnight Not released. Adaptation of the ZX Spectrum program. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Swordfight at Midnight (cart) Not released. Adaptation of the ZX Spectrum program. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Tarot Full 78-card Tarot deck, graphic representation of the 22 major arcana cards. Computer reads and explains each card of your fortune. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Teacher's Gradebook Teacher’s class records. Alphabetize names, record exam, quiz and other scores. Statistical functions, curves. Teachers can enter makeup exams, assign grades for a performance factor, and monitor student performance throughout the year. You can make changes or modifications at any time. Computer will average test scores and provide a suggested report card grade. Output to Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Budgeter Tracks actual vs. budgeted expenditures and computes the difference. Up to 50 categories of expenses can be recorded for a full year’s budget. Bar graph shows how well you’re doing. Printer capability and geographical analysis make this program an asset to your household. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
The Budgeter Tracks actual vs. budgeted expenditures and computes the difference. Up to 18 categories of expenses can be recorded for a full year’s budget. Bar graph shows how well you’re doing. Printer capability and geographical analysis make this program an asset to your household. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Budgeter (cart) Tracks actual vs. budgeted expenditures and computes the difference. Up to 50 categories of expenses can be recorded for a full year’s budget. Bar graph shows how well you’re doing. Printer capability and geographical analysis make this program an asset to your household. Command cartridge. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
The Carpooler Track of car usage by driver, destination, and date. Rider data can be input and time of departure logged. Checking is done to ensure drivers are not in conflict with themselves (going two places at once). 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Challenger I 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 Checkbook Manager Balance your checkbook and gather data for tax purposes. Deposits are loaded by date, amount, and source. Checks are issued by date, amount, payee and classification. A balance is provided after each transaction. Printer and data files are fully supported. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
The Gambler Combination blackjack and slot machine game. In blackjack, cards are dealt on a table. The hole card is concealed while the others are clearly displayed. Blackjack shuffles the cards at the beginning of the game, and again when there are only a few cards left. Your winnings, or losses, are displayed on the screen. In Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Home Asset Manager A home inventory program that can be invaluable in case of fire or theft. Records date of purchase, place of purchase, description, price, serial number and model number. Optionally yields total value of all assets. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Home Improvement Planner Calculate the materials and cost of various home improvement projects at the touch of a few keys. Separate options let you plan the painting of a room or the entire outside of the house. Save the interior and exterior dimensions of your house on cassette and use them when you are faced with future home Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
The Home Improvement Planner Calculate the materials and cost of various home improvement projects at the touch of a few keys. Separate options let you plan the painting of a room or the entire outside of the house. Save the interior and exterior dimensions of your house on cassette and use them when you are faced with future home Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The IRA Planner Determine the net effect of your IRA planning. Periodic contributions, inflation adjustments, interest earned and a host of other variables are established and your retirement amount is calculated in both inflationary and current dollars. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The List Manager Mailing List and Phone Book. Mailing List tracks personal or business mailing lists of up to 115 names by name, address and zip code. Phone Book tracks personal or business numbers for up to 180 names. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Loan/Mortgage Amortizer Compare the cost of loans from different banks. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Organizer Timex repackage of VU-FILE. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Puzzler Inversion takes a minimum of 250 moves to solve. Double Inversion is twice as difficult. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Starter Life, Maths and Averages. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
The Trident A stimulating and intriguing adventure game. You’ll marvel at the many hidden dangers, concealed aids, and possible timely escapes. 16K. Zip file containing the program files and hints from George Green on how to solve the game. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Time Teacher I Assists in learning the components of time. Pre-teaching and random practice examples with positive reinforcement. Pre-school through 3rd grade. Published after Timex’s closure by Games to Learn By. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Time Teacher II Not released. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex/Sinclair 1000 Launched in July 1982, the 1000 was virtually identical to the ZX81, with an additional 1 KB of memory, totaling 2 KB. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex/Sinclair 1500 The 1500 was a redesigned 1000 with the case and keyboard of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Timex/Sinclair 1500
Timex/Sinclair 2000 Announced on May 17, 1983, the Timex/Sinclair 2000 was going to be two models, one with 16K RAM, the other 48K RAM. The former would sell for $150, the latter for $200.
Timex/Sinclair 2068 The Timex Sinclair 2068 (TS2068) was Timex Computer Corporation’s third and last home computer for the United States market. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex/Sinclair 2068 Clear Case Timex produced a few clear TS 2068 cases, including clear keyboard parts. Joe Williamson, of Foote Software, used one in his advertisements for his printer interface. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex/Sinclair 3068 A few years after Timex left the computer business, Bill Skyrme, a former engineer from Timex, described the TS3068 at meeting of the Long Island Sinclair Timex (LIST) users group. Skyrme revealed that the Timex engineering unit, during the production of the TS1500 and TS2068, had been planning for the next stage of home computing.
Total Triangles Gives the surface area for any length. Gives weights for metal constructions. Encompasses the subject of triangulation. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Trap A high speed arcade-type game in which you can test your reflexes and see how many bouncing balls you can catch in the trap. The more you catch the harder it is to catch more. Easy to learn but difficult to master. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
TS 1016 RAM pack Timex’s version of the Sinclair ZX81 16K RAM pack for the Timex/Sinclair 1000. This, and the Sinclair unit, were famous for “wobble,” a condition that resulted in resetting the computer and loss of memory contents. Users overcame this problem with a variety of solutions, including Velcro between the computer and RAM pack, oversized rubber bands, Timex/Sinclair 1000
TS 1016S RAM Pack Prototype RAM expansion module. Internal circuit board marked “TS-1032 REV A.” Has 16 AM9016EPC 16K x 1 bit RAM chips, total of 32K RAM. Date codes on all chips are 1982, the latest is the 50th week of 1982. Only one confirmed to exist. From Eric Johnson’s collection. Timex/Sinclair 1000
TS 1050 Carrying Case Carrying cases custom molded for TIMEX Corporation. They resemble small attache cases, approximately 13 1/2″ x 10″ x 3 1/2″, have a black leather-like texture, distinctive Timex/Sinclair logo, and feature small fold—away carrying handles. Each case has seven individual compartments for the following items: Only 2,000 were produced. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
TS 1510 Command Cartridge Player Cartridge adapter for the TS 1000 and TS 1500 computers. Includes reset switch. Loaded Timex Command Cartridges instantly on the TS 1500 and with a USR call on the TS 1000. Four cartridges were listed in the Timex 1983 Winter Catalog. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
TS 2020 Cassette Recorder The 2020 cassette recorder was one of several peripherals matched the 2068 in design. A variation was also sold by Radio Shack as the Minisette-9.
TS 2040 Printer The 2040 printed on 4.3″ wide thermal paper in 32 columns. All Timex computers could print individual lines (LPRINT), list programs (LLIST) or dump the screen (COPY) to the printer. The 2040 improved on the ZX Printer by adding two ferrite rings around the cable to reduce TV and radio interference and an interface IC, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2040 Printer Paper
TS 2050 Modem One of the most eagerly awaited accessories was the TS 2050 Telecommunications Modem. Timex announced a modem, scheduled for release in November of 1983, that was compatible with the TS 1000/1500, ZX-81 and TS 2068. The modem is also known as the Westridge 2050. Unfortunately, Timex exited the computer market before they received the first Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2060 Bus Expansion Unit The TS2060 Interface Unit provides the electronics, connectors, and firmware to adapt the TS2068 Computer to control: Outputs will also included: Initially, the design of the interface unit was executed in LS-TTL to speed first production deliveries. A parallel effort was planned to provide a cost reduced version in gate array technology. The cabinetry and Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2065 Microdrive The TS2065 Microdrive was to be Timex’s variant of the Sinclair ZX Microdrive. The Microdrive read and wrote to special tape cartridges, each holding 20 feet of tape in a continuous loop and storing about 85K bytes of data. The tape runs at 30 inches per second, so the entire loop passes in 8 seconds. Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2070 Microdrive Cartridge Product number for the microdrive cassette, a removable endless loop tape cartridge capable of storing at least 85k bytes of program, data, or memory images organized as files. The tape cartridge holds 200 inches of magnetic tape that moves at 30 inches per second when necessary to perform read/write/search functions. Data is recorded on the Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2080 80 Column Printer The TS2080 was a full-size printer the provided 80 columns of dot matrix output, including all the characters in the TS2068. It would have plugged into a Centronics parallel printer port on the 2060 Bus Expansion Unit. According to one vendor, it was a Cal-Abco Legend 880 printer. E. Arthur Brown claimed it was a Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2090 Commandstick The TS 2090 Commandstick had its origins in the Fairchild Channel F Jet-Stick Controller. The Fairchild Channel F was a second-generation video game console with a unique, hand-held controller that featured a triangular knob on top. Zircon bought the rights to the Channel F when Fairchild left the video game business and made minor changes Timex/Sinclair 2068
VU-3D Sophisticated design and modeling program. VU-3D lets you create any object on the screen which you can then modify, expand, reduce, shade, color, zoom in or out, or rotate to view the object from other 3D-like perspectives. Examples In 2022, Adam Trionfo asked members of the TS2068 groups.io list if anyone had used VU-3D and Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
VU-CALC Construct and generate, calculate large tables for budget sheets, financial analysis, and projections. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
VU-CALC Spread-sheet approach to fiscal analysis, engineering calculations, statistical analysis and more. Formula approach locates and calculates complex tables of numbers and letters. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
VU-CALC (cart) Never released. Spread-sheet approach to fiscal analysis, engineering calculations, statistical analysis and more. Formula approach locates and calculates complex tables of numbers and letters. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
VU-FILE (2068 cart) High-speed storage and retrieval program. Access personal or business files almost instantly. Design or format files to suit specific needs and update/query them. Never released. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
VU-FILE (2068) Use electronic filing to store your lists. Create your own file and record layout, store data and retrieve information when needed. Computer search facility makes it easy to find a single record. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
VU-FILE (TS 1000) High-speed storage and retrieval program. Access personal or business files almost instantly. Design or format files to suit specific needs and update/query them. Also published as The Organizer by Timex. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Word Cross 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 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 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
Word Quest Words are scrambled. Objective of the game is to guess (unscramble) the 5 words in the least amount of time. 99-word vocabulary. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Yard Improvement Planner Helps user plan for seeding, fertilizing, and caring for plants. Includes eight predefined categories of tasks and 10 others for customizing. Part of the program is a U.S. map displaying information on frost lines and climate conditions. User can key in the pH balance of the soil to find how much lime to buy, etc. Timex/Sinclair 2068

Books

Name Description Computers
Timex 2068 Technical Manual Programmer and hardware reference manual for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 computer, published in May 1984 by Timex. The initial run (several hundred copies) were photocopied; a full run of professionally printed and bound paperbacks followed. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Sinclair 1500 Personal Home Computer User Manual Original user manual for Timex/Sinclair 1500. Timex/Sinclair 1500
Timex Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer User Manual Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer: Technical Reference Manual Programmer’s software and hardware reference manual for the 2068. Reprint of the original edition, published by Timex Computer Corporation in 1984. In 1986, Time Designs Magazine obtained permission to edit and republish the manual. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex User Manual Original user manual for Timex/Sinclair 1000. Timex/Sinclair 1000

Periodicals

Name Description Computers
Ramblings: The Timex Computer Club Newsletter The official newsletter of the Timex Computer Club.

Documents

Downloads

Name Description Computers
Algebra 1 - Roots of Quadratic Equations Timex/Sinclair 1000
Algebra I Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Androids Maze/shoot ’em up for one player. Travel through the maze to find the exit, avoiding androids that try to kill you. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Androids (cart) Maze/shoot ’em up for one player. Travel through the maze to find the exit, avoiding androids that try to kill you. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Auto Analyzer Timex/Sinclair 2068
Backgammon Timex/Sinclair 1000
Backgammon Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bat Cage Catch the egg and put the bat in the cage. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Blind Alley Tron light-cycle-inspired game. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Budgeter Tracks actual vs. budgeted expenditures and computes the difference. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Budgeter Tracks actual vs. budgeted expenditures and computes the difference. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Budgeter Tracks actual vs. budgeted expenditures and computes the difference. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Calculator Timex/Sinclair 1000
Capitalization Master Timex/Sinclair 2068
Carpooler Timex/Sinclair 1000
Casino 1 High roller casino action games let you play 21, “craps” or the slots. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Challenger 1 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Checkbook Manager Timex/Sinclair 2068
Checkbook Manager Timex/Sinclair 1000
Chess Timex/Sinclair 2068
Circuit Board Scramble Have fun and learn about computer components at the same time. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Computer Coach Timex/Sinclair 1000
Conversational German Timex/Sinclair 1000
Crazy Bugs You are in a maze in which you must get the eggs laid by the bugs, put them in a box, and exit the maze. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Crazy Bugs You are in a maze in which you must get the eggs laid by the bugs, put them in a box, and exit the maze. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Critical Path Analysis Timex/Sinclair 1000
Crossfire High-scoring, fast-paced chase game demands that you whiz through the maze without getting caught. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Cube Game Timex/Sinclair 1000
Dragmaster Speed your Dragmaster over the 1/4 mile drag strip in a race against the clock. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Electric Cost Analyzer Timex/Sinclair 1000
Flight Simulator Full controls, instrumentation and a view of the horizon. Enjoy the thrill of flying an airplane. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Flight Simulator Full controls, instrumentation and a view of the horizon. Enjoy the thrill of flying an airplane. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Flight Simulator Timex/Sinclair 1000
Fortress Of Zorlac Timex/Sinclair 1000
Frogger Timex/Sinclair 2068
Fun Golf Timex/Sinclair 2068
Fundamentals Of Math Timex/Sinclair 1000
Galactic Gunner Timex/Sinclair 1000
Geometry 1 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Grimm's Fairy Trails Timex/Sinclair 1000
Guardian Enemy ships have been spotted off your shore. Your mission is to blow them out of the water. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Guitar For Beginners Timex/Sinclair 1000
Heating System Analyzer Timex/Sinclair 1000
Home Asset Manager Timex/Sinclair 1000
Home Improvement Planner Timex/Sinclair 1000
Home Improvement Planner Calculate the materials and cost of various home improvement projects at the touch of a few keys. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Home Improvement Planner Timex/Sinclair 1000
Horace and the Spiders You must get to the web and destroy the spiders before they can poison you. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Horace And The Spiders You must get to the web and destroy the spiders before they can poison you. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Hungry Horace Help Horace tease the park guards by stealing their lunch, eating flowers, and ringing the alarms — but don’t let the guards catch Horace or all is lost. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Introduction to Chemistry Timex/Sinclair 1000
Inventory Control Timex/Sinclair 1000
IRA Planner Timex/Sinclair 1000
Kasino Kraps Timex/Sinclair 1000
Language Usage Timex/Sinclair 2068
Language Usage Timex/Sinclair 1000
List Manager Timex/Sinclair 1000
Loan Mortgage Amortizer Timex/Sinclair 1000
Manufacturing Control Timex/Sinclair 1000
Math Wizardry I Teaches young children the processes involved in solving addition and subtraction problems. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Math Wizardry II Teaches young children the processes involved in solving multiplication and division problems. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Mixed Game Bag 1 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mixed Game Bag 2 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mixed Game Bag III Timex/Sinclair 1000
Money Analyzer 1 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Money Analyzer 2 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Music Educator I Timex/Sinclair 1000
Omnicalc 2 Spreadsheet designed to make full use of the TS2068. Up to 99 columns or 250 rows. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Penetrator As commander of the Penetrator, one of the most powerful and advanced ships yet developed, you will travel through torturous landscapes and tunnels on your hazardous expedition. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Pentrator As commander of the Penetrator, one of the most powerful and advanced ships yet developed, you will travel through torturous landscapes and tunnels on your hazardous expedition. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Personal Finance Planner Timex/Sinclair 1000
Personal Home Finance Weigh the relative merits of different types of investments. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Personal Portfolio Manager Maintains an unlimited number of portfolio files of up to 75 stocks with 12 buy/ sell transactions per stock.  Timex/Sinclair 2068
Pinball Timex/Sinclair 1000
Pinball High-scoring, fast-paced pinball game includes shooting the ball, bumper action, nudge for those good bounces and flip-action flippers. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Portfolio Analysis Timex/Sinclair 1000
Power Pack 1 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Presidents Timex/Sinclair 1000
ProPinball Timex/Sinclair 2068
Quadra Chart Timex/Sinclair 2068
RAM Runner Timex/Sinclair 1000
Real Estate Investment Analysis Timex/Sinclair 1000
Space Raiders Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spelling Bee Timex/Sinclair 1000
Spelling I Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spelling II Timex/Sinclair 2068
Stamp Collector Timex/Sinclair 1000
States & Capitals Timex/Sinclair 2068
States & Capitals Timex/Sinclair 2068
Statistics Timex/Sinclair 1000
Stock Market Game Timex/Sinclair 1000
Stock Market Tech Analysis 1 Timex/Sinclair 1000
Stock Option Analyzer Timex/Sinclair 1000
Store Demo Timex/Sinclair 1000
Strategy Football Timex/Sinclair 1000
Super Math Timex/Sinclair 1000
Supermaze Timex/Sinclair 1000
Swordfight Timex/Sinclair 2068
Tarot Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Coupon Manager Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Gambler Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Organizer Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Puzzler Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Starter Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Trident Timex/Sinclair 1000
Time Teacher I Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Sinclair 2068 Demo Tape Timex/Sinclair 2068
Trap Timex/Sinclair 1000
VU-3D Timex/Sinclair 2068
VU-Calc Timex/Sinclair 1000
VU-Calc Timex/Sinclair 2068
VU-Calc Timex/Sinclair 2068
VU-File Timex/Sinclair 1000
VU-File Timex/Sinclair 2068
VU-File Timex/Sinclair 2068
Word Cross Timex/Sinclair 2068
Word Play I Timex/Sinclair 2068
Word Play II Timex/Sinclair 2068

Articles

Title Description Computers
'Rithmetic Review of Supermath by Timex. Timex/Sinclair 1000
$99! Computer Review of the TS 1000 and overview of software and hardware available for the computer. Timex/Sinclair 1000
$99.95 Timex Sinclair 1000 microcomputer debuts Calling it a “mile-stone in the 125-year history of the Timex Corporation,” Timex introduced a $99.95 personal computer with 2k memory, which was developed by Sinclair Research and is essentially an upgrade of the Sinclair ZX81 micro. Further enhancements (to be available in the last quarter of this year) include a communications-interface devices and a Timex/Sinclair 1000
10 REM A good source within Timex reports that “The Timex Computer Corp. is no longer.” The source explains that the TCC has essentially been dissolved and all its functions absorbed into the Timex parent corp. With the departure of VP Ross, the hierarchy seems to be Timex VP Kirk Pond, in charge of three more-or-less equal
10 REM: Take the Money and Run Editorial on Timex and its role in the computer community.
1500s On Their Way, 2068s Close Behind Our Timex source says a few TS1500s began their way to your local stores the first week of September. The FCC approved the TS2068 recently; expect it in stores by October. Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
16K Sinclair/Timex Computer for $150 Announcement of the T/S 1000. Will be available in computer stores, department stores, jewelry stores and drug stores, more than 100,000 outlets in all. 16K RAM, printer and modem promised for fall. Timex/Sinclair 1000
16K Timex Sinclair 1500 Product announcement for Timex Sinclair 1500, priced at $79.95. Timex/Sinclair 1500
1983 Winter Consumer Electronics Show Mindware MW-100 printer, Data-assette announced add-ons and software packages and the Jupiter Ace was shown. A photo of the Timex Sinclair 2000 (in Spectrum case) also shown. Timex/Sinclair 2000
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
2068 Circuit Diagram Timex/Sinclair 2068
3 in 1: Mixed Game Bag 1 Review of the game from Timex. Timex/Sinclair 1000
A $100 Home Computer Last week Timex Corp. announced that it will begin marketing a new compact, lightweight model – the Timex Sinclair 1000 – for just $99.95.
A 16K Computer for $79.95 Product announcement for the Timex-Sinclair 1500. Timex/Sinclair 1500
A Brief Overview of the Chicago Consumer Electronics Show and National Computer Conference in Houston The Sinclair Spectrum was introduced in the US at the CES. TIMEX was actively promoting the $99.00 TIMEX/Sinclair computer. Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 1000
A Computing Philippic Commentary on Timex, its computers and its relationship with consumers. Notes that the group grew to 120 members. When the TS 2068 was announced, at least 100 peripheral manufacturers requested documentation so they could develop software and hardware. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
A Guide to Your Computer's Special Service Needs Where/how to get service.
A piece of cake in Dundee Lynd Church goes to Scotland to discover just how the ZX-81 is manufactured. In keeping with its philosophy of sub-contracting all manufacturing processes, Sinclair Research appointed Timex to produce the ZX-81 when it was introduced in March 1, 1981.  Since that time, production at the Timex plant at Dundee has increased from 10,000 to 60,000 Sinclair ZX81
A Watchful Look at the Timex 1000 In the mid-60’s, four musical moplops, leading a legion of other musical moplops, descended on the U.S. mainland. They called ii the “British Invasion.” The ’80s has seen another British Invasion, and this time in the form of a little black plastic device with honest computing abilities and a price tag that can only be Timex/Sinclair 1000
A ZX/TS Celebration in Boston On October 22, 1983, the Boston Computer Society’s Sinclair-Timex User Group celebrated their Second Anniversary at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. And what a celebration it was, with exhibits, seminars, and new Timex/Sinclair product announcements! Group Director Sue Mahoney and her staff (Will Stackman, Jack Hodgson, Jeff Parker, Beth Elliott, Bob Masters) organized what must Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Across the Pond Inaugural column about the American side of the Sinclair world. Gives a brief overview of Sinclair history in America, discusses marketing of the TS 1000, introduction of the TS 2000 and eventual launch of the TS 2068. The ZX printer could not pass the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, so Timex contracted with Alphacom Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Also from Timex: a new printer
Amusement for Brainy Types Reviews of The Nowotnik Puzzle, Mega Mind and The Cube Game. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Announcement Sue Mahoney has accepted the position of Technical Support Manager with the Timex Computer Corporation.
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
Behind the Screens: Timex Sinclair Support Timex will honor warrantees, dropping everything else.
Big ad campaign spurs sales of world's cheapest computer Spurred by a big national advertising campaign, sales of the Timex Sinclair 1000 personal computer have taken off. Although Timex will not say just how many of the little machines it has sold so far, a spokesman revealed that Timex manufacturing plants are producing one every ten seconds and production still has not caught up Timex/Sinclair 1000
Bits & Bytes Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & Bytes Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & Pieces
Bits and Bytes
Bits and Bytes Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits and Bytes Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits and Bytes
Bits and Bytes
Britain helps public schools buy micros If elementary schools can raise half the cost of a [computer], then the Dept of Industry will contribute the rest. … [The] government just added the new Sinclair ZX Spectrum to its list of supported products. The Spectrum was introduced in the United Kingdom in April and 30,000 units have sold since then. Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Bytelines: News and Speculation about Personal Computing Under “Sinclair News”: estimated that more than 600,000 ZX81 and TS1000 units sold to date. Sinclair ceasing distribution in US; Timex taking over. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Bytelines: News and Speculation about Personal Computing Under “Market Share for the PC”: estimated that more than 750,000 TS1000 units shipped to date. Sinclair talking about microdrive for the Spectrum. Memotech working on 5 1/4″ disk drive for the 1000. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Can Timex maintain its image of clocklike efficiency? Editorial about issues Timex has had marketing its computers and touching on articles in the issue.
CES Show in Chicago Report from the Consumer Electronic Show in Chicago. Sinclair dropped price of ZX81 to $99; showed ZX Spectrum. Timex displayed the TS 1000.
Changes at the Top of Timex Sue Mahoney and Dan Ross laid off.
Checking Out Library Computer Lending Libraries in the U.S. and Canada are lending Timex/Sinclair computers and accessories to patrons. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
Color TS2000, 16K TS1500, Modem This Summer Timex reports it will begin sales this August of TS2000s with 16K or 48K RAM, color/sound capabilities and bank-switching. The 16K version will sell for $149.95; the 48K for $199.95, says Timex. Both versions contain 24K ROM, including 8K ROM for cartridge capabilities and bank-switching. With bank-switching the computer can potentially use up to 256 Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Computer Lending Grows at Public Libraries When librarians at the Connetquot Public Library in Bohemia, L.I., announced in a recent newsletter that the library would soon have three personal computers that could be checked out and taken home, they were nearly overwhelmed by the response.
Computer Literacy is a Hit at Timex Sinclair Celebration
Computer market is on its way home At a seminar for venture capitalists, Fred Gibbons, president of Software Publishing in Mountain View, Ca., reported that 100,000 VIC 20s, Texas Instruments 99/4A and Timex Sinclairs were being snatched off store shelves each month.
Computer Workout: TS 2068 While many computer companies play “Waiting For Peanut” before upgrading their current machines, Timex Sinclair has forged ahead with the 2068 Personal Color Computer, which should be readily available by the time you read this. The TS 2068 is a 48K computer that is based on the extremely successful Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer, introduced a Timex/Sinclair 2068
Computer-Curious Clog Hotline Questions about the TS1000 backed up long-distance phone lines in Middlebury. When the Timex Computer Corporation began to sell the TS1000 in July and then set up a toll-free number in September to handle consumer questions about it, the company office in Middlebury did not anticipate receiving up to 50,000 calls a week. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computerized Dee-Jay Explains how one user created a database for 3,500+ records in The Organizer and some techniques he used to compress data. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Computers and Confusion Two new computers from Timex! That’s good news. The 2000 series is described on page 12. We looked at the 1500 in our previous issue. We’re glad these new machines are with us. Rut having said that, let’s look at the way Timex brought them to us. No sooner had we all bought our T/S Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Computers Dropped by Timex The Timex Corporation, after watching sales of its inexpensive home computers dwindle to virtually nothing over the last year, officially abandoned its efforts yesterday, saying it had determined it could not make a ”reasonable profit” on the machines.
Computers follow consumers home Drawing considerable retail traffic during the [1982 Summer Consumer Electronics Show] was Timex, which starts national deliveries late this month on its under-$100 TS 1000. Dan Ross, vice president, computer products, told Mart the unit will be on allocation at the beginning. “Having it on allocation allows us to bring some needed order and integrity Timex/Sinclair 1000
Connections: Help for Timex Owners Games to Learn By, in Williamsburg, MA and run by Marty Warner-Dubay, a former Timex software engineer, is continuing to support the Timex computers.
Consumer Electronics Show This is where the big stores make their commitments for the Fall and Christmas buying season, so Timex was present with information on the TS1500 and TS2000 computers. The TS1500 is a sleek, silver and gray 9″ x 5.5″ x 1.5″ computer with a Sinclair ROM but with built in 16K internally with the capability Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000
Crazybugs and Cyberzone Reviews of Crazybugs (Timex) and Cyberzone (Softsync). Timex/Sinclair 2068
Dan Ross - Timex Mr. Daniel Ross, Vice President of Operations, Timex Computer Corporation, was the second speaker at our Anniversary meeting. He described the Timex company — its relationship with Sinclair Research, its announced computer products, and its plans for a national user group. Timex is the company largely responsible for popularizing the wrist watch. According to Dan,
Dear Editor Comments on Timex leaving market; question about 64 column mode; thermal paper for the 2040; questions about various programs. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Dear Editor Comments about Timex leaving market; request for documentation/manuals. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
December Highlights Sue Mahoney presided over a discussion of the state of the Timex computer commuty and Timex Corp’s marketing strategy. Two vendors demonstrated their programs.
Disappearing Computers: A Progress Report Resources for orphaned computer users.
Editor Ramblings Gladstone selling Sinclair thermal printer. Gladstone replacement keyboard also mentioned. Memotech GP-100 printer. CAI/40 printer from CAI. Timex demo booths at K-Mart. Winky board. Mistakes in Sept 1982 issue. Run-It Software Club.
Editor Ramblings Magazine printed with daisy wheel printer. Spectrum micro drives not disk. Sinclair and Timex sales figures. Amateur radio users. Educational software from 2-Bit Software. Program of the month club. Winky Board 2.
Editor Ramblings Cassettes now come with a loader program. ZX-99 tape control system. T/S-1000 now being sold in U.S. Outside software support to be sold through stores. Kopak Touch-a-Matic, upcoming hardware.
Editor Ramblings Corrections to programs. Timex T/S-1000 computer sweeping the country. Keyboards from data-assette. Memotech RAM packs. Microdrive from SyncWare. Mindware printer delay. Computer judge assigments made by computer in Chicago. What is VU-CALC?
Editor Ramblings Mistakes in the January 1983 issue. Sidewinder, a new printer from Mindware. Synchro-Sette tapes bulk produced. CFASTDATA, CFASTDUET from Cosmonics. Printer interface from CRC Software. Timex Computer Club; Ramblings newsletter. New user group newsletters.
Editor Ramblings Forth for the ZX/TS. Modem in the works. Update on TS 1500 and TS 2000 pricing.
Editor Ramblings K Mart selling 1000 for 29.97. Price drop for Winky 2. TS 2000 as a business machine. Computech offers educational programs. New 64K RAM packs from Barlog and Gladstone. Timex/Sinclair 2000
Editor Ramblings TS-1500 news: Timex plans to manufacture a limited number to test market. Timex drops 16K model of TS 2000. Memotech announces MTX-512 computer. Radio Shack MC-10. Micro price war aftermath: Atari and Intellivision have experience mult-million dollar losses. Timex and Radio Shack have show disappointing sales figures.
Editor Ramblings TS sales below expectations: one source says fewer than 30,000 TS 2068s sold since introduction. TS 1500 cassette signal seems better than 1000. TS 1000 selling for as low as $9.95. Timex tight lipped about peripherals. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Editor's Comments Krampitz reports on situation with T/S Connections, whether it has or has not taken over service from the Timex repair service in Little Rock, Ark.
Educator's Newsletter The TEC News is a quarterly newsletter to be published by the Timex-Sinclair Educator’s User Group at Texas Wesleyan College in cooperation with the Timex Computer Corporation.
EF's 50 Best Games Round-up of the magazine’s top 50. Flight Simulator for the TS 2068 is number 45. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Enter Timex no lnger in the computer business.
Enter Queries about taking over the TS2068: Timex reports 20 parties have inquired about the prospect. Sync, TS User cease publication.
Events: January 30 - February 4 A demonstration of the new Timex/Sinclair 2068 color computer and peripherals will be given by Billy Skyrme, director of product planning for Timex Computer, to the South Bay Timex/Sinclair Users Group. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Ever Hear of the T/S 3068? (And Other Matters) At a recent meeting of the LIST (Long Island Sinclair Timex) user group, the former head of Research and Development department of the Timex Computer Corporation, Billy Skyrme, attended a gave a talk. Mr. Skyrme is currently the president of Psion, Inc., the manufacturer of the Organizer pocket computer. While Mr. Skyrme admitted that he Timex/Sinclair 2068
Exclusive Review: Timex Printer Review of the TS 2040 printer.
Filing and Inventory Systems Review of database programs The Organizer (Timex), Home Inventory (Orbyte), Data Storage and Display System (ZX-Panding), Business Inventory Control (Mindware), Inver Inventory Accounting (D. Lipinski) and ZX Pro/File (Thomas B. Woods). Timex/Sinclair 1000
For Your Information: Tidbits About CP/M, TS/TC2068, TC2048, ZX81, TS1500 and QL Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
From the news desk: Born-again Timex “The Timex/Sinclair computer is about to be born again,” says David Higgenbach, who is trying to negotiate distribution rights to the Timex/Sinclair line of inexpensive home computers, which Timex no longer markets. Higgenbach says he would market the computers under the name Timestar through his company Trinity Magnum. Timex officials confirmed they are at least
Game Playing on the T/S 2068: Chess Review Review of Chess from Timex. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Gozzip Sinclair announces ZX-83, Timex the 2000. Timex plans a 3000 for 1984. Mindware printer back ordered for six months.
Grimm's Fairy Trails Review of Timex’s response to PACMAN. The maze-pursuit game has 6 levels of play, from crawl to very fast. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Guest Editorial Editor of Computer Shopper weighs in on departure of Timex Corp.
Hardware Review: What Hardware Should We Buy? Discusses trends and changes in hardware production. For example Sinclair/Timex has stopped mass marketing its computers while others (such as the IBM junior) has finally made its appearance. Strongly advises schools to re-evaluate their hardware purchasing programs in light of these and other changes. (JN)
Headlines -- February 24, 1984: Timex Leaves the Market Timex Computer Corporation drops out of the home computer market! You read it right. Timex is not continuing with its computer product line.
Higgenbottom Rumor #7832 ... Straight Poop from Timex
Highlights of the April Meeting Sue Mahoney demonstrated “Ator the ABC Gator”. Program synchronizes display of letters with song recorded on cassette tape. Al Spencer reviewed The Parrot by R.I.S.T. Mahoney distributed the first issue of Ramblings.
Highlights of the August Meeting Brint Jefferis gave a review of ToolKit, available from Gladstone. Burt Fisher reviewed VOTEM. Sue Mahoney demonstrated preproduction models of the TS 1500 and TS 2068.
Highlights of the January Meeting Introduction of the TS-2000, the Timex version of the Spectrum. Timex has made formal announcement of the TS-2000 at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show (1983) in Las Vegas. Timex/Sinclair 2000
History of Timex Corporation
Home Computer Crash of 1983-85 Describes the impact of the video game and home computer crash, fueled in part by Sinclair and Timex’s computers.
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
How to Buy a Timex Computer “We do not have a primary plan to sell computers by mail. The 800-24-TIMEX number provides referrals to stores,” said Timex VP Dan Ross. Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
I Break for Arcadians: Mazogs In this adventure game, your hero is a black shadow in the shape of a man. Keying guides you left, right, up or down in a maze as you search for treasure. The screen shows a tiny portion of the maze. If your figure takes three steps in any direction, a new small area (originally Timex/Sinclair 1000
In Focus: Home Is Where the Computer Is Overview of home computers; each described according to a standardized terminology. Timex Sinclair 1000 and 2000 listed. Timex/Sinclair 2000
Inside Story [Editorial] Timex’s withdrawal from the computer market caused publication to pull a review of the 2068 that was scheduled for the previous issue. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Is Timestar a Dark Star
K-Mart Committing to Computers K-Mart announced that 1100 stores will handle the Commodore VIC-20, up from 550 stores two months ago. In addition, a spokesman confirmed that the chain has committed an equal dollar amount (around $10 million) of TI 99/4A home computers. The chain also expects to handle the lower-priced ($100) Timex/Sinclair unit. Timex/Sinclair 1000
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
Letter from Timex Timex/Sinclair 2068
Lowest Price Yet The Timex Computer Corp., with headquarters in Middlebury, CT, has announced the first computer priced under $100. The Timex Sinclair 1000 is compact, lightweight, fully-assembled, and priced at $99.95. Timex supports their computer with optional 32-column printer, telephone modem and 16K memory expansion module. Software for business, education and personal use will be available, according Timex/Sinclair 1000
March Highlights Marty Warner-Dubay, formerly of Timex and now with Games to Learn By, reported on the condition of the Timex community. Estimated that 45-50,000 TS2068s had been sold by March 1984, 10-15,000 were in Timex’s warehouses and 90,000 were still at the factory in Korea. Dave Wood’s book was cancelled; thinking of self-publishing. Timex/Sinclair 2068
March News from The T/S Connection T/S Connection “received just about everything from Little Rock” [the Timex repair facility]. Calls to Timex computer department in Connecticut and Arkansas redirect caller to T/S Connection for repairs or service.
Mass-marketing computers means shedding the jargon The Timex Sinclair 1000 computer, which sells for $99 and hooks up to a television set, has also seen phenomenal sales growth since a giant ad campaign this fall. ”We were receiving 50,000 calls a week on our 800 (telephone) number after we ran our ads in September,” said Daniel Ross, vice-president of Timex Computer
Meet the man who clogged up Connecticut's phone system In our premier issue, Timex Sinclair User features an exclusive interview with Dan Ross, the man who heads up the Timex computer division. His decisions will hopefully make T/S computing ever more fascinating in the future. Managing Editor Joe Gladstone reports. Probably the man most difficult to reach in the computer business is Dan Ross,
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
Mixed-Use 4-Pack is a Mixed Blessing Review of Powerpack 1 from Timex. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Money Talks; Timex Listens Timex withdrew from retail sales of home computers and will employ their resource in other product lines.
More Software: Educational Software Educational software from Softsync and Timex. Timex/Sinclair 1000
More Software: Timex Household Programs Reviews Home Asset Manager, Home Improvement Manager, Personal Finance Planner from Timex. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Mystery clouds Amstrad deal The credibility of Amstrad’s deal with Sinclair has been further eroded with news that, far from having “worldwide rights to the Spectrum” as claimed by Amstrad in its announcement to the Stock Exchange on April 7, Portugal and the eastern bloc countries are excluded from the deal. Rights to the Spectrum in these areas are Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Computer From Timex The Timex Corporation announced a successor to its highly popular Sinclair 1000 home computer, and said the new machine would have eight times more memory capacity than its predecessor.The new machine, called the Timex Sinclair 1500, will hold up to 16,000 characters in its memory and sell for about $80. Timex/Sinclair 1500
New From the Boston Blow-Out Report on the BCS Sinclair/Timex user group celebration. Notes that Timex showed microdrives, promised to deliver modem in 1984. Other products announced included an 80 column printer, the 1510 cartridge dock and 2020 tape recorder. Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n5) New products from Timex, J.V. Kane, Silicon Valley North, ZX-Panding, Computer Engineering Services, M-Ware, W.D. Maples, Kaltek Calculator Technology, J.J. Castillos, Florida Creations, Stuart Software, Laserscan Electronics, International Publishing & Software, 2-Bit Software, LINC.
New Sinclair Computer Spectrum announcement. Sinclair has also come to an agreement recently with Timex to distribute the computers in North America; the two companies have been in close alliance for some time as the ZX81 and Spectrum are both manufactured in Timex’s Scottish plant. Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sinclair ZX81
New software announced for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 Mindware Incorporated, the first company to market a printer for the Sinclair ZX81 and Timex/Sinclair 1000 computers in the United States, recently announced a series of 20 “quick-loading” software packages for the machine. According to Michael Levy, Mindware president, Timex expects to sell 350,000 Timex/Sinclair computers in the U.S. by the end of 1982. Timex/Sinclair 1000
New Timex Configuration OUT (ROSS): IN(X): NEW: GOTO start: seems to be the BASIC command line issued by Timex’ visionary chairman, T. Fred Olsen.
News Analysis Analysis of the entirety of Timex and impact of economic factors on all elements of its business.
News Flash
News From Timex Where are the TS2068 manuals? Timex originally produced 200 copies of the manual on a photocopier. As orders outstripped production, the manual was sent to a printer. During the week of July 30, 1000 copies were mailed at bulk rate.
News Item Timex said Sunday it had shut down its factory in Dundee, Scotland, following one of Britain’s most bitter industrial conflicts of recent years. [Dateline 8/30/93]
Newsletter of users of the Timex/Sinclair, no cost for educators The Timex/Sinclair Educators Group at Texas Wesleyan College, in cooperation with Timex, is going to publish a quarterly newsletter (The TEC News) dedicated to users of low-cost computers in educational settings.
No Faire for Timex Timex was not at 8th West Coast Computer Faire.
No News About No Deal No persons knowledgeable about the bulk sale of Timex inventory or any proposals from any potential buyers were available at Timex. Doug Smith verifies that all computer hardware inventory is sold, and a bulk buyer bought much of it.
Now in Canada TX Computers Canada (the official name of Timex Computers in Canada) will be launching the TS1000 in Canada this summer. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Of Things To Come 1983 Summer Consumer Electronics Show included representatives from Timex.
Outline of the Sinclair and Timex Computers Table of the various models.
Penetrator Penetrator is a fast action arcade-type game written for the Timex-Sinclair 2068. The game is packaged in a neatly styled box with excellent instructions. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Perceptions The TS2000 series of computers claims an extensive group of features – both hardware and software. The machines feature 24K ROM. The TS2048 has 16K RAM at its disposal while the TS2068 wields a well-utilized 48K RAM. Timex Computer 2048, Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Pinball Timex/Sinclair 1000
Plans for T/S 1000 Upgrade TIMEX is planning to introduce a new Sinclair/Timex machine to the American market in the near future. It will be an upgraded version of the T/S1000, of which Americans have been critical since it was introduced last year. The T/S1500 will be introduced on June 1. It will have a regular typewriter-style keyboard with movable Timex/Sinclair 1500
Portuguese Timex T-2068 Computer & Timex Disk Drive System: A Hands-On Evaluation Timex is still in the home computer market—in Europe! When Timex bowed out here in early 1984, their computer manufacturing facilities in Portugal continued their work, primarily, so everyone believed, manufacturing for Sinclair in England. Apparently, this was only partly true. Their research and development department was still at work, perfecting the products only hinted Timex Computer 2068, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Printer Prices Plummet Alphacom recently closed a deal with Timex, estimated to be worth $54 million, to supply printers for the Timex/Sinclair computer line on an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) basis.
Production 1500s and 2068s Sold in US Early shipments of TS2068s are selling well — Sears reordered 4000 units according to Dan Ross, Timex VP. A few units available at the Boston Computer Society TS Celebration disappeared quickly. Buyers snapped up 1500’s as well. Early tests suggest 1500 compatibility with most peripherals. Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Publisher's Remarks: Stay-at-Home Micros Clive Sinclair has been doing a first-rate job of getting his ZX-81 computers into the hands of people interested in learning about small computers. He’s been selling mostly via mail order so far. Starting in July, Timex will take over, selling the small computer through their chain of dealers. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Q&A: Dan Ross Timex has changed a lot since the days when it used to strap its watches to snowplows for TV commercials. Today Timex is one of the contenders for the brass ring of mass-marketing microcomputer sales. Following last year’s million-selling Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex recently shipped its color computer, the T/S 2068, a $199 48K RAM computer Timex/Sinclair 2068
Q&A: Nigel Searle Nigel Searle, managing director of Sinclair Research, came to Boston in May from the company’s home in Cambridge, England, to show the QL Computer to the Boston Computer Society. The QL represents a dramatic leap forward from the old Timex/Sinclair series – which pundits called the “first disposable computers” – and from the Spectrum, Sinclair’s Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Quote Without Comment Timex Computer order form.
Reader Input Letter about printing to Seikosha GP-100A printer; open letter to Timex Corp about TS2068 software.
Recent Happenings
REM Contact information for Timex and Sinclair.
Remarks from The Publisher ... Wayne Green The Timex people made some very serious marketing errors. Oh, they got the 1000 into tens of thousands of retailers and sold thousands by mail order. But selling a system to Middle America is a different ball game.
Repair Information Contact information and pricing for replacement parts.
Resources (Sync v4 n2) Listing of new user groups, books and other resources.
Retail Chains to Offer Home Computers for $100 to $300
Review of The Organizer from Timex Review of the data base program from timex. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Review: Penetrator Timex/Sinclair 2068
Review: The Timex Sinclair 1000 Timex Corporation has joined the ranks of manufacturers offering personal computer by making a close relative of the Sinclair ZX81 under agreement with Sinclair Research. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Rumors & Gossip Price of the 2068 expected to drop to the $50-100 range since Timex exited the market. As many as 60,000 units were reported in dealer stocks.
Rumors Persist, But Still No Deal Despite many persistent rumors, Timex says no group has emerged to take over their computer business.
Rumour Not Rumour Update on Dave Higginbottom; secured $22m loan.
September News from The T/S Connection Stu Lotwin passed away. Update on David Higgenbottom’s talks with Timex. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Sinclair's Quantum Leap in the U.S. Sinclair announces QL, intended for availability in the fall. Formerly referred to as ZX-83. Editor predicts exit of Timex in light of advertising and product delays. Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
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
Software for Defunct Machines Companies profit by selling programs for discontinued micros. C. Michael Jacobi, vice-president of marketing and sales for consumer products at Timex, advises that software is available via their direct response ads in USA Today and major newspapers. They offer 25 “pieces of software” for the 2068. Sears and Best Products also carry machines and software. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Software Review The Home Asset Manager, The Coupon Manager, The Checkbook Manager, The Gambler, and Supermaze, all for the TS1000, reviewed. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Software Review: T/S 2068 Checkbook Manager Review of the program Timex Computer Corp program for the TS 2068. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Some micros may die It looks a little like the situation in the U.S., where the price war at the cheap end of the market has meant that both Texas Instruments and Atari computer operations are said to be running at a loss and sales of Times Sinclair machines have been sliding. The T/S problems led Sir Clive Sinclair Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000
Some Names at Timex Two remaining contacts at Timex.
Some Names at Timex Contacts of individuals still working at Timex Computers.
Some Names at Timex
Special Report: 2068 Is Returning to US Reports on Bob Dyl’s efforts to bring the Portuguese 2068 to the United States. When Bob Dyl of the English Micro Connection contacted Timex of Portugal to see if he could obtain supplies of their new floppy disk system and 2068 “silver avenger” computer (as so nick-named by the British computer press), both of which Timex Computer 2068, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spectrum launch in the States Timex, the company that manufactures the TS1000 are soon to launch the American equivalent to the ZX Spectrum. Designated the TS2000, it is basically an upgrade of the British machine, i.e. with some of the bugs ironed out! Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2000
Strategic Planning for Global Competition [Timex] developed with a single product line. In two decades, from 1950 to 1970, Timex expanded to a dominant position in the worldwide wristwatch industry with an inexpensive pin-lever watch engineered for mass production and assemble. Blocked from selling its watches through jewelry stores – the traditional distribution channel – Timex introduced its product in
Study forecasts split in personal-computer market What does Timex have in common with IBM? Within the next few years both companies may end up leading different ends of the burgeoning personal computer market. Timex has North American marketing rights to a new version of the inexpensive Sinclair ZX81 computer called the Timex/Sinclair 1000.
Sue Mahoney Article about Susan Mahoney, condensed from an article in The Waterbury Republican American, Oct. 18, 1983. Describes her commitment to the Timex/Sinclair computers, which led to her participation in the Boston Computer Society’s Timex/Sinclair group, organizing the celebration in 1983 and being fired from Timex.
Sync Notes Discussion of current issue, announcements of Timex Command Cartridge.
T-S News Eight page booklet appears in December issue of Discover and other magazines. Timex Sinclair Amateur Radio Users Group and QZX newsletter. Product and catalog announcements from Hawg Wild Software, E. Arthur Brown. Hotline and newsletter from Timex. Sinclair Research announces ZX Microdrive. Timex/Sinclair 2068
T/S Resources Timex/Sinclair 2068
T/S Resources
T/S Update Emulator news from Dewey; Pinball available from Sunset Electronics. Timex sold all hardware and software to New York liquidator. Timex/Sinclair 2068
T/S Update Updates about product availability from Doug Dewey (Spectrum Emulator), Sunset Electronics, more. Timex sold all hardware, most of software to a liquidator in New York. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Tell Timex Contest
Tell Timex Contest
The 2040: Efficient, Fast and Affordable Review of the printer.
The 2068 Super System, Still a Big Future Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Chicago Consumer Electronics Show TIMEX had a fantastic booth. A number of Muppet-type puppets appeared on a CRT and interacted with a running dialogue with the passers by. Needless to say, large crowds sporadically gathered. When questions were asked about TIMEX products, other CRTs would light up and commercial-type explanations were given. About 10 each of the new TS-1500s Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000, 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 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 Crystal Ball American Express is now selling the Sinclair ZX81 computer, the world’s cheapest micro, through the mail, in a brochure inserted into bills sent to credit card customers. This could well become the most popular computer in history, primarily because of its low price ($150) and also because they have been selling extremely well in England.
The Demise of Timex Computer Corporation I was one of the first people to learn that Timex was getting out of the personal computer retail market. A friend of mine, who was working there, called me to tell me the news just minutes after she received the word herself. My first reaction was that it was hard to believe, although Timex
The Fall Computer Collection At The Summer Consumer Electronics Show Overview of computers shown at the 1983 Summer Consumer Electronics Show. Timex showed the 2048 (“48K RAM and 24K ROM”) and T/S 2024 (“24K RAM and 16K ROM”), this time in the Timex case, and the Timex/Sinclair 1500. Timex Computer 2048, Timex/Sinclair 2000
The Guy From Timex Timex planned to manufacture and sell a 3068 computer with 1 meg. of memory, 256 colors, and virtual memory for a target price of $199.95. This was just one of the bits of information that was revealed by Mr. Billy Skyrme, the President of Psion America, formerly of the Timex Computer Corp., during the Feb. Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Higgenbottom Rumor Timeline of events to date.
The New Arrivals Overview of the Timex Sinclair 2000 and 1500. Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The New Wave of Home Computers Summer CES. Sinclair showed Spectrum. Timex debuted 1000. Data-Assette showed its keyboard and ZX-99. Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Rise and Fall of the Timex Computer Corporation, Part 1: What Happened? I don’t know exactly what came to your mind when you heard the news, but as for myself, I experienced the five classic reactions to a death. First denial, then anger, and so on. It crept suddenly up on us all like a trap catches a mouse. We should have seen it coming. We should
The Rise and Fall of the Timex Computer Corporation, Part 2: On the Drawing Board Throughout the month of January and even into the early part of February, before the bad news had hit, the product planning department at Timex was bustling. Led by director Billy Skyrme, a long time company employee, this division was creating a bit of excitement among TS user groups and in the computer press. Speculation Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Timex/Sinclair 2040 Personal Printer At $99.95, the 2040 is the cheapest printer on the market designed specifically for the TS1000 or ZX81. Although it is by no means comparable to an 80 column, 8 1/2 inch paper cruncher, its 4 inch, 32 character format is adequate for its intended purpose, to produce legible hard copy of displays and program
The writing on the wall It is a widely-held belief that whatever happens in the United States will, sooner or later, happen on this side of the Atlantic If that is so, we must view with some anxiety the sudden withdrawal of Timex from the home computer market in the U.S, a withdrawal announced with a somewhat ominous prediction from Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Things to Come Jack Ewald, eastern regional manager for Timex, visted the club and spoke of plans for 1984, including delivery of the TS 2050 modem.
Three Software Reviews Reviews ZX PRO/FILE, Critical Path Analysis and The Fantastic Music Machine. Timex/Sinclair 1000
TIMEX This month Timex goes to the Consumer Electronics Show to announce a range of existing new products. Timex/Sinclair 2000
TIMEX Timex launches TS2040 printer. TS1500 will retail for $99.95. Timex developing more software. Timex/Sinclair 1000
TIMEX Speculation on TS 2000 features and availability. Timex/Sinclair 2000
TIMEX News about upcoming products from Timex including the 1500, 2000 and modem.
Timex 800 Number Still Active Timex says you can still buy 2068s and software from them via their 800 number. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex buys it up Sinclair Research have signed a deal with Timex in America to get the ZX81 sold through some 171,000 retail outlets in the States. Very shortly, lucky Americans will be able to buy ZX81s from the same shops which sell jewellery, perfume and Timex watches. Uncle Clive will get a royalty on all sales under the Sinclair ZX81
Timex Developments Timex Computer 2048, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex disc drives arrive The latest in the growing number of disc systems for the Spectrum has been launched recently by Timex (Portugal) Ltd. It offers the use of up to four drives, each of which can access up to 140K; only uses two bytes of Spectrum memory — unused ones in the system variables; has a very versatile Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex exec resigns amid company reorganization Daniel Ross resigns as vice-president of operations for Timex Computer Corporation.
Timex hits at Sinclair Timex is selling Spectrums independently due to monies owed by Sinclair.
Timex Hits at Sinclair
Timex Hits at Sinclair Reprinted from the Sunday Times of London.
Timex introduces the 1500 Timex/Sinclair 1500
Timex is in computer field with under-$100 unit The computer is a Sinclair design; from 25 to 30 software packages will be offered at first. Next month marks Timex’s entry into the personal computer market with an under-$100 unit the company feels will “break the price barrier we feel has stood in the way of millions of American consumers entering the computer field,” Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex leaves Sinclair without U.S. distributor Timex Corporation’s recent decision to stop marketing home computers has left Sinclair Research without a method for distributing computer products in the U.S. It appears that the British firm will not be able to distribute its 2068 home computer in the U.S. The English version of the machine, called the Spectrum, is that country’s most Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Meets Dave Higginbottom Update on Higgenbottom’s effort to take over the 2068.
Timex modifies ZX-81 for U.S. TIMEX is learning from its close association with Sinclair Research and introducing its own low-cost microcomputer in the States. Selling at $99.95, the Timex Sinclair 1000 is a 2K RAM version of the ZX-81 and is the first computer to sell for less than 100 dollars. The ZX-81 costs slightly less than 150 dollars. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex needs higher profile Magazine still seeking entries to programming contest. Timex absent from the West Coast Faire.
Timex News Sue Mahoney reports Timex printer is being shipped. Newsletter is being prepared; will be called Ramblings.
Timex News Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex News Update Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex of Portugal
Timex Plans Computer to Retail at About $100 The Timex Computer Corporation, an affiliate of the company that introduced the world’s first inexpensive wristwatch, yesterday introduced the first personal computer to retail at around $100. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex Portugal Coming to American Market! Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Printer and Modem Info Timex’s 40-column thermal printer will be available in Dec.82 for $99.95, says Timex VP Danny Ross. Despite its 40-column format, it LLISTs in screen format (32-col). Ross also said Timex’s new 300-baud modem will be ready first quarter of ’83.
Timex Quits But We'll Go On Comments on Feb 22, 1984, announcement and user group plans.
Timex Quits But We'll Go On
Timex responds
Timex reveals upgrade plans TIMEX has revealed its plans for two new microcomputers, the 1500 and 2048, in the States. The specifications of the new computers were shown for the first time at a computer show in Chicago. The 1500 will be an upgraded version of the TS-1000, the U.S. version of the ZX-81, which has attracted some criticism Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex says it's leaving the home-computer market Timex joined the list of home-computer drop-outs with last month’s announcement that it plans to cease production and sales of the Timex/Sinclair 1500 and 2068 color computer. The company plans to continue manufacturing computers and peripherals for other companies. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Says No Deal Timex says no proposal has been received to take over retail sales of their computers. Judging from newspaper ads, they continue to sell off inventory via mail and phone.
Timex shows color computer with 48K for under $200 Timex introduced its color computer, which has 48K RAM and sells for $199.95. It is the first color computer having at least 48K RAM to list at less than $200. The new computer is a modified version of Sinclair Research’s Spectrum computer, which Sinclair sells outside the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. version, the Timex/Sinclair Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Shows New Peripherals Timex displayed new products at the 1984 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Timex Sinclair 1000 The Timex Computer Corporation will enter the personal computer market with the Timex Sinclair 1000. Sales will begin in July through the more than 100,000 Timex retail outlets, including computer stores, department stores and chains, consumer electronics, jewelry, and drug stores. This step is the result of an agreement between Timex and Sinclair Research Ltd. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex Sinclair 1000 sales disappointing One blot on the rosy scene of the Sinclair Research financial year was the disappointing performance of the Timex Sinclair 1000 in the U.S. Two factors seem to have affected sales badly, the raging personal computer price war which brought the selling price of the TS 1000 crashing to a derisory $39 and what some Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000
Timex Sinclair Celebration in Boston To commemorate their 2nd year, the Boston Computer Society’s 800-member Sinclair Timex User Group will bring together TS owners, user group reps from all over and hardware, software, publication and service vendors for a day-long show and workshops.
Timex Slashes Price Timex lowered their TS1000 price to $69.95 and extended the $15 rebate deadline to April 30. The TS2000 release date is slated for the second quarter but most observers agree this is optimistic. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2000
Timex Speeds Up Timex has narrowed the TS2000 computers to one model, the TS2068, in an effort to speed up delivery. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Stops Clock on Computer Operations
Timex Tech Manuals Shipped Timex shipped its initial stock of photocopied 2068 Tech Manuals and has orders for its scheduled print run. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Technical Manual Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex Tidbits Lambda 8300, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex to Market SR Products in North America Sinclair just announced a license with Timex to manufacture and retail Sinclair computers, peripherals and software via Timex outlets in N. America.
Timex to Offer TS2068 Technical Information Timex Technical Memos 1-9 and the 3rd Party Software Guide will be amended, correct and distributed. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex to Sell Replacement Parts for TS1000 You will be able to get Timex replacement parts for your TS1000 sometime this spring. Timex repair facility will sell parts and schematics. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex Update Spoke with [David] Higgenbottom about his effort to acquire licensing rights to Timex computers.
Timex Update
Timex will market Sinclair computer At a press conference held in London last month, Sinclair president Clive Sinclair released details of an extensive marketing agreement with Timex Corporation. Sinclair has licensed Timex to use Sinclair technology to manufacture and market personal computers, peripherals and software throughout North America. Sinclair ZX81
Timex Withdraws From Home Computer Market Timex announced they were abandoning their computer product line as of February 22, 1984. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex, Sinclair, and the Clones At the Winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, there was much fan-fare surrounding the official introduction of the Timex/Sinclair 2000. Dan Ross, Vice-President for Computer Products, and the entire Timex crew were there as well as Clive Sinclair and Nigel Searle from Sinclair Research in Britain. On a much lower key, a Sinclair clone Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex: 16K TS2000 Scrapped; Software Deals Timex will produce only 48K RAM versions of the TS2000, called the TS2068, says Timex spokesman Carl Folta. The $199 TS2068 will experience further delays, with release now set for the middle of September. Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex's Marketing Cited for Poor Sales Three decades ago, the Timex Corporation made its name by turning wristwatches into commodities, selling inexpensive, reliable timepieces in thousands of drugstores and discount outlets across the country.Yesterday, industry analysts said the same strategy effectively killed the company’s chances in the home computer market. And the company’s traditional secretiveness, they added, greatly slowed the efforts
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
Timex/Sinclair News and Tips Cambridge Z88
Timex/Sinclair Sales Drop
Timex/Sinclair Sales Drop Sales of the Timex 1000 (ne Sinclair ZX81), once the most popular home computer, have plunged. Orders for its new 1500 and 2000 models are far less than projected. Timex, which pioneered the super-cheap home computer and led in the pricing battles, sold 550,000 units in its first five months. Sinclair had sold 150,000 ZX81s Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex/Sinclair success THE Timex/Sinclair 2068 has been selling well in the States, despite reports that Timex has had difficulty with the new computer. The machine, which includes a ROM cartridge port and an RS232 interface, has been described as an upgrade of the Spectrum and has a bigger and more manageable keyboard. Better graphics facilities include the Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex/Sinclair TS1000 Software Product announcement for IRA Planner, Home Improvement Planner, Punctuation Master, Ator the ABC Gator, Geometry I, Algebra I, Algebra II from Timex. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timexly Tips Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timexly Tips
Timexly Tips
Timexpectations: What Can You Expect? What to expect from the magazine and future Timex products.
Tips on How to Deal With a Death In the Computer Maker Family Timex/Sinclair 1000
To Buy or Not to Buy? Reviews of Frogger from Timex, Games Sampler and Mind vs Machine by 2-BIT Software.
To Buy or Not to Buy? Hardware Reviews of E-Z Keyboard from E-Z Key, Timex 2040 printer, Battery Backup from SyncWare. Timex/Sinclair 1000
To Buy or Not to Buy? Hardware Review of Timex/Sinclair 1500. Timex/Sinclair 1500
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
TRS-80 MC-10 'battles' T/S 2000 The mass-market personal computer battle continues to heat up. Timex and Radio Shack have announced new home computers. Radio Shack’s TRS-80 Model MC-10 Micro Color Computer, retailing for $119.95, is now available in all Radio Shack retail stores now. The MC-10 generates eight colors and is aimed at first-time computer buyers. The 4K capacity of Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2068 Review When I last wrote about the 2068 two months ago, I really didn’t have a chance to put the computer through its paces. I didn’t even have a color TV to work with! Well, now that they are out and I have one, I had better finish that article. Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS-2068 Gets Rave Reviews Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS1000 in Canada This June Timex Canada plans to market TS1000s sometime in June, with customer sales starting in late June or early July. The company projects an initial 100,000 unit release, says a Timex spokesperson. Timex/Sinclair 1000
TS1000 Repair Info from Timex Timex/Sinclair 1000
TS1000 Service Center and Computer Hotline Contact information for both. Timex/Sinclair 1000
TS1000 Test and Review Syntax purchased and tested the TS1000. Timex/Sinclair 1000
TS2000 News Along with the TS 2048 and TS 2068 computers, 35 software packages will be released, some on cartridge. Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS2050 Modem Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS2068 Update TS2068s may grace your mailboxes by the end of September. Timex says Reagan’s FCC cuts delayed approval. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Two More Drop Out of U.S. Home Computer Market Announcements that Timex is pulling out of the computer market after suffering almost $100m in losses. In the wake of that decision, Sinclair will market the QL.
Update: Sinclair to be sold by Timex Sinclair Research has licensed exclusive North American marketing rights to Timex Corp. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Using the Power of VU-CALC II More tutorial on using the program. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Vendor Report Timex will not produce the 2060 Interface, 2065 Microdrive or 2080 printer. Hawg Wild, Tom Woods, Simulsion and Quicksilva will continue support.
Vendor Report and Notes Updates from John Oliger, Timex.
VP Ross Released By Timex Dated December 5, 1983. Ross, a longtime veteran of the computer industry, was said to be surprised and shaken by the sudden action.
Vu-Calc Vu-Calc, developed for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 with 16K RAM, displays a table of 36 columns (numbered 01 through 36) and 26 rows (designated A through Z). Each of the 936 boxes can store up to eight characters, alpha or numeric. The screen displays 27 boxes at a time, three columns by nine rows. The “window” Timex/Sinclair 1000
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
We're On Our Own Now! List of user groups, magazines and newsletters. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
What about Timestar? Update re David Higgenbottom’s attempt to purchase rights to TS 2068 from Timex. Timex/Sinclair 2068
What the TS 2068 Owner Won't Be Able to Get Peripherals planned but not launched. Timex/Sinclair 2068
What's Become of the Sinclair-Timex Retail Network The canary in the coal mine of Timex’s exit from the marketplace. Price wars and poor retailer experience resulted in less-than-full market penetration.
What's In Store: VU-3D Review of program. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Why a Computer Show? 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
Will the marketplace ruin itself? Another forum tidbit was that Timex won’t have to pay royalties to Sinclair for the little computer after sales reach 900,000 per year. The firm expects to hit that figure easily. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Winter Consumer Electronics Show Report Timex’s TS2040 thermal printer will hit the stores this quarter. Timex will deliver TS2000S, the US version of the ZX Spectrum, during 2nd quarter 1983. Timex/Sinclair 2000
Wish I Were, Wish I Might Timex and Dave Higgenbottom exchanged letters preliminary to deciding the terms on which they may want to talk. As of this writing, no negotiations or talks are taking place. Unofficially, we understand negotiations will be publicly announced if they actually come to pass. Right now, the field remains open.
ZX-81 taking off in the States THE ZX-81 is beginning to take off in the States. An agreement between Sinclair Research and the American Express credit card company has resulted in a flood of orders for the machine. The credit card company sent a direct mail offer to its two million card-holders in the U.S. at the end of May. In Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000

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