Sinclair Users Network
- A BASIC UnderstandingThoughts on composing programs.
- A BASIC UnderstandingIntroduction to comptuer terms.
- A BASIC UnderstandingTutorial about ROM and RAM.
- A BASIC Understanding - 2More computer jargon for beginners.
- A BASIC Understanding (array simulation)Tutorial on arrays.
- A BASIC Understanding (memory management)Tutorial about memory usage on the TS 1000.
- A FORTH PrimerIntroduction for FORTH.
- Autotape
- BASICly SpeakingClass record program.
- BASICly SpeakingThree short programs: NIM and two sorting routines.
- BASICly SpeakingAddress book porgram.
- BASICly SpeakingType-in game: Earth Defender.
- BookshelfReviews of The Timex Personal Computer Made Simple and Mastering Your Timex Sinclair 1000 Personal Computer.
- BookshelfReviews of Timex Sinclair 1000 by Robin Jones and Ian Stewart, The ZX81 Companion by Robert Maunder, The Watchmakers Guidebook to the Timex Sinclair 1000 Computer, and Computers for Kids ZX-81 Edition by Sally Greenwood Larsen.
- BookshelfReview of Timex/Sinclair 1000 User’s Guide, vols 1 and 2, by Joseph Giarratano.
- BookshelfByteing Deeper Into Your Timex Sinclair 1000 and Machine Code and Better BASIC.
- Co-Op NewsReports on vendors that offer discounts.
- Consumer Electronics ShowThis 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…
- From Theirs to OURSComparison and conversion of Apple, PET and TRS-80 BASICs to Sinclair BASIC.
- From Theirs to OURSComparison of functions and commands in Apple, PET and TRS-80 BASICs.
- Future Co-Op ItemsDetails about upcoming releases from TimeWise that will be available to members.
- HELP!Tips for using the Timex/Sinclair computers.
- Input/OutputFeedback on address book program in March issue. Bug fixes to Money Analyzer I from Timex. Report on Sinclairs in Australia. Questions about VU-CALC, feedback on books.
- Input/OutputShort notes from readers about resolving poor image quality by replacing the modulator, positive feedback about Bob Berch’s compiler, HOT Z. User dissatisfaction in dealing with Gladstone Electronics. Questions about VU-CALC. Replacement parts. LOAD/SAVE issues.
- Input/OutputLetters from readers about ZX-G, CAI, ROM bugs, more.
- Input/Output: A Big KeyboardInstructions on interfacing a full-size keyboard to the TS 1000.
- Letters
- Line RenumberingMachine language routine to renumber programs.
- Machine Code MagicIntroduction to machine code, short disassembler program.
- Machine Code Magic - 2Tutorial about registers.
- Machine Code Magic - 3Tutorial.
- Machine Code Magic II
- Mini-Reviews: Timex Sinclair User, Nightgunner, moreReviews 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.
- Mini-Reviews: XFORTH, Synchro-sette, moreShort reviews of XFORTH by Hawg Wild Software, Synchro-sette magazine, direct video interface from AERCO, 123 Go and Making Treks by 2-Bit Software.
- Modem and Serial I/OReview of Byte-Back MD-1 modem.
- More Hardware: BASICareReview of BASICare by Microsystem Ltd.
- More Hardware: Clock/Calendar, Winky Board IIReviews of Clock/Calendar Board by JK Audio, Winky Board II by G. Russell Electronics.
- More Software: Educational SoftwareEducational software from Softsync and Timex.
- More Software: FAST DUET, LINGO 1, DominoesProduct reviews of FAST DUET by Cosmonics, LINGO 1 by Mornae Software, Dominoes by JPR Software.
- More Software: Hot ZReview of the disassembler/monitor from Sinware.
- More Software: Key LoadReview of Key Load by G. Russell Electronics
- More Software: Timex Household ProgramsReviews Home Asset Manager, Home Improvement Manager, Personal Finance Planner from Timex.
- New Products and Services
- Product Updates: Hunter, MemotechHunter produces EPROM version of its 8-16K RAM board. Memotech keyboard being shipped in black.
- Programming Pearls
- SinclairNews from Sinclair Research, offering packages of games software.
- SinclairDeals on tapes from Sinclair. No firm date on flat TV.
- SinclairStarting in January 1983, Sinclair Research will act as an independent distributor of Timex/Sinclair 1000 products.
- SinclairSinclair Research goes public.
- Software: Z Extra by SinwareProduct review.
- The Truth about 'DATA & READ'Ways to emulate DATA and READ in Sinclair BASIC.
- The Truth About INKEY$Tutorial on how to use INKEY$.
- TIMEXSpeculation on TS 2000 features and availability.
- TIMEXTimex launches TS2040 printer. TS1500 will retail for $99.95. Timex developing more software.
- TIMEXThis month Timex goes to the Consumer Electronics Show to announce a range of existing new products.
- TIMEXNews about upcoming products from Timex including the 1500, 2000 and modem.
- 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?Reviews of ES-II system switch box by Electronic Shop, ZXFORTH by the Forth Dimension, Memotech keyboard.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? FirmwareReview of Memotext by Memotech.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? HardwareReviews of Mindware MW-100 printer, Crash Guard from Expense Cutter Products, Power Line Filter from HB Industries.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? HardwareReview of Timex/Sinclair 1500.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? HardwareReview of Memocalc by Memotech.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? HardwareReviews of E-Z Keyboard from E-Z Key, Timex 2040 printer, Battery Backup from SyncWare.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? HardwareReview of Hunter Board.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? SoftwareReview of Z-Tools and Step by Sinware.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? SoftwareReviews of Mothership from Softsync, ZX Compiler from Bob Berch,
- To Buy or Not to Buy? SoftwareReview of Mega Mind, Expo Tic Tac Toe, Words and Compatibility from Orbyte software.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? SoftwareReview of Understanding Sinclair BASIC from A+ Associates.
- To Buy or Not to Buy? SoftwareReviews of the Programmers’ Toolkit and Graphics Toolkit from Softsync, CIOUTIL by Cosmonics, Flight Simulation from Timex.
- TS2000 NewsAlong with the TS 2048 and TS 2068 computers, 35 software packages will be released, some on cartridge.
- Upgrade?
- Using the Power of "VU-CALC"Hints on using the spreadsheet program.
- Using the Power of VU-CALC IIMore tutorial on using the program.
- What's Under the S.U.N.Changes to newsletter format. Overview of issue contents.
- What's Under the S.U.N.Updates on the publication.
- What's Under the S.U.N.Computer and RAM pack schematics, program exchange, programming help.
- What's Under the S.U.N.Changes to the newsletter. Blank cassettes and software available.
- What's Under the S.U.N.Details about newsletter content.
- WOW
Publisher: Sinclair Users' Network
Published by Bill and Diana Wright, Sinclair Users’ Network billed itself as “The Users Group for Timex & Sinclair Computers.”
They published a newsletter every other month and a shorter bulletin in between issues. Members had access to blank cassettes, software and other materials as a co-op.
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