| Basic Graphics on the 2068 |
When writing my first article for SUM, I made an assumption that there were many others like myself that did not know much about the graphic abilities of the 2068. In reviewing the article, I think that it was a good assumption, but assumptions can be dangerous. Many times I have read an article in |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Header-Reader for 2068 |
Loading a program into the 2068 1s always divided into two parts, The Header and then the program or bytes or array. R-HEADER reads the header without loading the program. The header contains the following information: Type in the listing and save it before RUNning. Then RUN, follow instructions. The program will list contents of |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program |
| Kempston QL Disk Drive: Making a Good Thing Better |
The Sinclair QL comes equipped with two Microdrives. They offer much faster access and reliability ‘as well as convenience) than older cassette tape systems. But Microdrives do have their limits. They provide only about 100K of storage, suffer some reliability problems (tapes, not the drives), and do not project the business image many professional users |
Sinclair QL |
| Magnavox RGB Monitor: Inexpensive Color |
Any Spectrum or TS-2068 owner who has seen their model of computer running on an RGB monitor is never really happy with a color TV or composite color or green monitor again. Both computers require an adapter be purchased for such a hook-up, but the real problem is the cost of purchasing the RGB monitor. |
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| Preview: Sinclair 128 |
SUM MAGAZINE has recently been able to obtain a Spanish version of the new Spectrum 128 Sinclair computer for evaluation. Next month we intend to have a full review and description of it. This computer is expected to be available in an English version on the English market in about two months. Except for Spanish |
Sinclair ZX Spectrum |
| Sinclair QL - A Review and Evaluation |
The Sinclair QL was first announced in Great Britain in January 1984. Sinclair was not able to begin delivery for about 5 months after that, but did manage to obtain about 15,000 back orders for the com puter during that time. Early production models suffered all sorts of problems, including software that crashed, dead-onarrival machines, |
Sinclair QL |
| Using a Modem with the QL |
One of the most exciting things that a computer can be used for is telecommunications. The QL is not behind others in this regard. A nifty little device called the “QL MODAPATOR” provides the special cable and software needed to connect the QL to any standard modem. In reviewing the Modadaptor I used a Hayes |
Sinclair QL |
