Syntax/Syntax ZX80 v4 n4

Volume: 4
Issue: 4
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Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
Crunchers -- 21 Simple Games for the Timex/Sinclair 1000New Timex Sinclair owners will find the games fun and original and also acquire programming skills while working through Crunchers.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Dear EditorQuery for business software; how are programs locked; custom keycaps.
Easier Loading for MC UtilitiesLoad or enter the program your MC program will work on.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Exclusive ZX/TS Exhibition
Green and Black and Read All OverConnecting the ZX81 to a monitor.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Hardware Review: The Parrot, Voice Synthesis ModuleThe Parrot, produces 64 separate allophones. R.I.S.T. used Voicetech’s general purpose speech development kit combined with chips and software to produce a cost effective ZX/TS speech unit.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Life ExpectancyProgram calculates your life expectancy based on data you input on habits and family history.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n4)New products from Artisan Electronics, Spectra Computer Products, Jim Giddings, L. Harmon, Cosmonics, Memotech, Hawg Wild, Electronic Specialists, Sinware, Cottage Technology, Advanced Interface Designs, Software Unlimited.
New ZX/TS PublicationTimex-Sinclair User, a monthly magazine imported from the U.K., debuts in N. America in May.
Office ManagerOffice Manager creates and stores three separate files: a phone directory, report file (each 150 lines max) and memo file (20 lines max).Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Poke GraphicsSpeed up graphics and save memory by using POKE.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Program Improvements/RefinementsPrevent Syntactic Sum from wiping out program.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
RAM-DriveRAM-Drive is a machine code utility program that gives you powerful program editing comands.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Sinclair Clarifies Parts PositionSinclair only sells replacement parts to kit owners who received damaged parts with their kits.Sinclair ZX81
Software Company Seeks ProgrammersPegasus Micro Systems is currently looking for programmers to write new software.
Speech SynthesisVoice or speech synthesizers combine hardware and software into systems that let your computer talk to you.
Syntax ErrorsLast two POKEs necessary for Expanding Existing 16K Programs.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Timex Slashes PriceTimex 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
Title Framing and CenteringYou can dress up displays by adding the following listing to the beginning of your programs.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Users' Groups
Vendor ReportUpdates from Sinclair Midwest Users Group re SMUG software; Norris Electronics; Aerco backlog; Gladstone shipping current stock; M-Coder does not work as advertised.