| 2068 Graphics for the Beginner |
Having purchased a 2068 computer, I soon found that I would have to Know at least a basic knowledge of trigonometry if I were going to make graphics to any degree. Not having a working Knowledge of trigonometry, nor a desire to go back to night school to obtain it, I decided to obtain a |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| A Review of the Sinclair Spectrum Plus |
The latest home computer from Sinclair is the ZX Spectrum+. What sets this computer ahead of the other Spectrums is the larger keyboard with extra dedicated keys. The Spectrum+ looks a lot like the QL small business computer but with a few less keys and no microdrives attached to the side. The keyboard itself has |
Sinclair ZX Spectrum |
| Additional Notes on the Spectrum Plus |
While Joe was busy checking out the “mechanics” of the Spectrum Plus, I was looking it over in other ways. First, the Spectrum Plus comes with an excellent manual printed in full color. Only 80 pages counting the index, the User Guide does not cover as much as the 2068 manual does (no sound synthesizer |
Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Keyboard Template for Tasword II Users |
If your family is computer shy but they would like to use Tasword II, the template shown below will make their experience using the computer much more pleasant. The templates that I use were made for the Spectrum, but fit the 2068 with little alteration. You can purchase ten blank cardboard templates from SPEEDYSOFT (formerly |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Latest Vendor News |
A & J Microdrive has recently reduced prices on their Model 2000 stringy floppy. The system now is $149.50 with the second drive at $99.50. A cable and software to drive a parallel printer is now at $24.50. Their print driver software will now LPRINT, LLIST, and COPY. Robotron Industries Inc. is now selling an |
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| The Consumer Electronics Show: A First-Hand Report |
Twice each year the American consumer electronics industry has a giant show in which manufacturers from here and abroad show their new and upcoming products to their dealers and the press. In recent years over 100,000 people have been in attendance at these shows. The most recent CES was held in early June in Chicago. |
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