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“Devouring Fungus”
I saw a posting on Usenet about a new oddly Devouring book, Fungus” called “The Karla Jennings. The poster described...
Tim SwensonCATS NewsletterDecember 1990
“How to Make Money with Your Microcomputer” – A Book Review
Review of book by Carl Townsend and Merl Miller. Townsend and Miller walk the reader through virtually every phase of...
SUMSeptember 1985
“Z88 Computing” Book Review
Review of the book “Z88 Computing” by Ion Sinclair, covering the Cambridge Z88 portable computer.
Dave BennettTimelinezApril 1989
2 Books of Games: TS 1000
Review of Crunchers: 21 Simple Games for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and 51 Game Programs for the Timex Sinclair 1000 and...
T-S HorizonsFebruary/March 1985
30 Music Programs for T/S 2068
Review of the book by Oleg D Jefimenko.
ZX-AppealFebruary 1986
30 Music Programs for Timex Sinclair 2068The RAMTOPAugust 1985
30 Programs for the Sinclair ZX-80 – a Review
30 Programs for the Sinclair ZX-80, by Melbourne House, Glebe Cottage, Glebe House, Station Road, Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England,...
SYNCJanuary/February 1981
40 Best Machine Code Routines for the ZX SpectrumLISTing NewsletterJuly 1985
49 Explosive Games for the ZX81
Review of the book by Tim Hartnell.
SyntaxFebruary 1983
A Practical Guide to Machine Language Programming on the Timex/Sinclair
Using only 16 chapters and 8 appendices, the author takes you on a guided tour of the Z80 in Sinclair...
SyntaxOctober 1984
A Review of Z88 Magic
Book about Z88 that provides information about the computer in an accessible manner.
Update MagazineOctober 1995
All about ROMs
In Understanding Your ZX-81 ROM, by Ian Logan, the reader doesn’t have to contend with an update from the Sinclair...
Timex Sinclair UserJuly 1983
An Introduction to VU-CALC Spreadsheeting for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and the Sinclair ZX81
Review of the book.
SyntaxOctober 1983
Applied Sinclair: Subroutines and Programs for the Mathematically Minded
Have you ever had some tricky or complicated calculations to make, or found yourself over your head with mathematic routines?...
Kenneth MajorsSyncWare NewsMarch/April 1988
Applied Sinclair: Subroutines for the Mathematically-Minded
This publication is, in a word, “impressive”. To complement his powerful cadre of subroutines, which are capable of handling some...
T-S HorizonsJuly-August 1986
Basic Computer Games
Review of the book by David Ahl.
ZXzineJuly 2017
Basic Computer Programs for Business, Vol. 1
While visiting a favorite book store, I discovered a treasure chest of jewels suitable to adorn the ZX80/81. This book...
SyntaxJanuary 1982
BASIC Fun: A Kids Guide to BASIC ProgrammingBAZUG NewsletterAugust 1982
Beginner’s BASIC book a beauty
Review of David Lien’s Learning Timex Sinclair BASIC.
Timex Sinclair UserSeptember 1983
Best of PCW Assembler Routines
Review of the book published by Personal Computer World. Includes machine language routines for the Z80 CPU.
SyncWare NewsMarch-April 1987
Best of Sync, Volume 1
Review of the book that collected articles from the first year of Sync magazine.
T-S HorizonsNovember 1983
Book Review
Taking the Quantum Leap by Mike de Sosa. Taking the Quantum Leap is a professional trainer’s rewrite of the User...
Sinclair Timex User Group NewsletterJanuary 1988
Book Review … Almost
Tantalizing Game for the Timex/Sinclair 2000 Series.
CATS NewsletterAugust 1984
Book Review: “VU-CALC and VU-FILE”
One of the best business-oriented programs available for Timex/Sinclair computers is VU-CALC, a spreadsheet program by Timex. Spreadsheets can be...
Bill FerrebeeT-S HorizonsSept 1984
Book Review: Chaos, Making a New Science by James GlickMark FisherCATS NewsletterJuly 1989
Book Review: Converting to Timex Sinclair BasicSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterDecember 1983
Book Review: Epson, Epson, Read All About It!
Review of Julie Knott and Dave Prochnow’s book about Epson printers.
Update MagazineApril 1988
Book Review: Guide to Timex/Sinclair Telecommunications V2.0
Review of Pete Fischer and Steve Ishii’s updated 96-page telecommunications guide, praising the expanded format, coverage of all T/S hardware...
Norm LehfeldtTimelinezJune 1987
Book Review: Introduction to 2068 Machine Code
Review of Lloyd Dreger’s 213+ page self-study manual for Z80 assembly language on the TS2068. Covers computer number systems, Z80...
TimelinezMay 1987
Book Review: Machine Language Programming Made Simple
Review of the Melbourne House book on machine language programming for the ZX80/ZX81. Positive assessment of background and writing style;...
Michael RobertsSyntaxMarch 1982
Book Review: More Uses For Your Timex/Sinclair 1000: Astronomy on Your Computer
The Burgesses have gathered twenty wonderfully elaborate programs and rewritten most of them for Sinclair 16K BASIC. The programs, divided...
Robert FarleyT-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Book Review: Munchers
While the subtitle, “The Ultimate T/S Games Book”, is somewhat pretentious, MUNCHERS is a well organized, worthwhile effort, There are...
Tex FaucetteT-S HorizonsDec 1984
Book Review: Programming Your Timex/Sinclair 1000 in BASIC
This book is so understandably written and logically organized that it should have been included in the Timex 1000 package....
Robert FarleyT-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Book Review: QL Archive-Bluprint
Well! This one is different! If you want to find out about ARCHIVE, this is the book to get. lan...
CATS NewsletterJuly 1987
Book Review: Taking the Quantum Leap
Review of Mike de Sosa’s book.
The Sinc Times (2)August 1987
Book Review: The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home Computers
Enthusiastic review of ‘The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home Computers‘ by Peter Morse, Ian Adamson, Ben Anrep, and Brian Hancock...
Rod GowenThe Plotter
Book Review: The Sinclair ZX81 for Real Applications
Review of ‘The Sinclair ZX81 for Real Applications‘ by Randle Hurley (Lithium Press, Beaverton, OR), available with a matching cassette...
Rod GowenThe Plotter
Book Review: The T/S 2068 ROM Manuscript
Review of Lloyd Dreger’s 248+ page commented TS2068 ROM disassembly with assembly language notes and cross-references to the Sinclair Spectrum....
TimelinezMay 1987
Book Review: The Working Timex Sinclair 2068
“The Working Timex Sinclair 2068” is a very commendable effort to supply the 2068 user with a “library” of useful...
Tex FaucetteT-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Book Review: Timex Sinclair 2068 Beginner Intermediate GuideT-S HorizonsJune 1984
Book Review: ZX Spectrum Assembly Let’s Make a Game?
I have long found it challenging to learn Z80 assembly language. I read Z80 Assembly Language Programming by Lance Leventhal...
David AndersonZXzineJanuary 2025
Book Reviews
Timex Sinclair 2068 Beginnier/Intermediate Guide, 50 Programs for the Timex Sinclair 2068, The TS 2068 Explored.
LISTing NewsletterJuly 1984
Book-cassette package teaches programming
Review of Programming for Real Applications by Dilithium Software.
Timex Sinclair UserNovember 1983
Book(s) Review
GOSUB 100 Programs-Building Subroutines in Timex/Sinclair Basic and The Most Popular Subroutines in BASIC.
The PlotterApril 1993
Bookrev: Timex/Sinclair Sourcebook
Review of guide published by Microdesign Concepts.
TS UserMarch 1983
Books Noted: How to Use the Timex-Sinclair by Jerry Willis.
How to Use the Timex-Sinclair introduces the user of the tiny machine to the computer’s basic components, offers an overview...
InfoworldJuly 25, 1983
Bookshelf
Reviews of Timex Sinclair 1000 by Robin Jones and Ian Stewart, The ZX81 Companion by Robert Maunder, The Watchmakers Guidebook...
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
Bookshelf
Reviews of The Timex Personal Computer Made Simple and Mastering Your Timex Sinclair 1000 Personal Computer.
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
Bookshelf
Review of Timex/Sinclair 1000 User’s Guide, vols 1 and 2, by Joseph Giarratano.
Sinclair Users NetworkMay 1983
Bookshelf
Byteing Deeper Into Your Timex Sinclair 1000 and Machine Code and Better BASIC.
Sinclair Users NetworkJuly 1983
Bookshelf — Computers for Kids: Sinclair ZX-81 Edition
A review of Sally Greenwood Larsen’s Computers for Kids: Sinclair ZX-81 Edition ($4.95), a computing introduction aimed at young TS1000...
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
Bookshelf — The Timex Personal Computer Made Simple & Mastering Your Timex Sinclair 1000
Reviews of two budget TS1000 books: Signet’s The Timex Personal Computer Made Simple ($3.50, recommended) and Bantam’s Mastering Your Timex...
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
Bookshelf — The Watchmaker’s Guidebook to the TS1000
A review of TSG Enterprises’ Watchmaker’s Guidebook to the TS1000 ($3.95), a directory of over 170 hardware and software producers...
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
Bookshelf — Timex Sinclair 1000 (Jones/Stewart) & The ZX81 Companion (Maunder)
Reviews of two introductory TS1000 books: Creative Computing Press’s Timex Sinclair 1000 by Jones and Stewart ($9.95) and The ZX81...
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
Boriel Basic for ZX Spectrum
With a lot of Open Source programs, finding good documentation can be hard. Juan Duran has fixed that problem for...
Tim SwensonZXzineJanuary 2025
Byteing Deeper Into Your Timex Sinclair 1000
Byteing Deeper into Your Timex Sinclair 1000 is catchy title, but do not take it too literally since the book...
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
Byteing Deeper Into Your Timex/Sinclair 1000
Review of the book by Mark Harrison.
SyntaxJanuary 1983
Capital Ideas
Review of Home Computer Can Make You Rich by Joe Weisbecker.
Timex Sinclair UserOctober 1983
Celestial Basic
(Eric Burgess’s CELESTIAL BASIC is a collection of astronomy programs originally written for the Exidy Sorcerer computer. These programs were...
SUMMarch 1986
Celestial Basic: Skyplot
Eric Burgess’ “Celestial Basic,” is a collection of astronomy programs converted for Sinclair Basic and published in “More Uses for...
SyncWare NewsJan-Feb 1985
CompuServe Guidebook Review
Review of How to Get the Most Out of CompuServe by Bowen and Peyton (Bantam Books). Praises explicit navigation and...
Norm LehfeldtTimelinezJanuary 1985
Computer Battlegames and Computer Space Games
Computer Battlegames and Computer Spacegames share the same format. The heart of each book consists of listings of about a...
SYNCNovember/December 1983
Computer Interfacing Techniques in ScienceLISTing NewsletterNovember 1985
Computer Interfacing Techniques in Science [Book Review]
30 experiments for any ZX computer.
T-S HorizonsNovember 1984
Computers for Kids — Sinclair ZX81 Edition
Review of the Creative Computing Press book.
SyntaxMarch 1983
Control Things With Your Timex Sinclair ComputerThe PlotterMarch 1984
Converting to Timex Sinclair Basic
Review of the book by Stuart Bird, published by Wayne Green Books.
T-S HorizonsMarch 1984
Crash Course in Microcomputers
Review of the book by Louis Frenzel.
SyntaxOctober 1981
Crunchers – 21 Simple Games for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.
This little gem is an ideal small education book, although priced a bit too high in this reviewers opinion.
Dr. Dobb’s JournalFebruary 1983
Crunchers — 21 Simple Games for the Timex/Sinclair 1000
New Timex Sinclair owners will find the games fun and original and also acquire programming skills while working through Crunchers.
SyntaxApril 1983
Database Management on the Sinclair QLCATS NewsletterMay 1987
Disassembled BASICSWYMApril 1991
Disassembled BASIC – A Review
Linsac has published a disassembled listing of the Sinclair Basic.
SYNCMarch/April 1981
Disassembly book is complex, invaluable
Review of The Complete Timex TS1000/Sinclair ZX81 ROM Disassembly by Ian Logan and Frank O’Hara.
Timex Sinclair UserOctober 1983
DLS Buyer’s GuideQuarTerSSpring 1985
Dr. Lloyd Dreger – T/S 2068 Expert
I have been active in the T/S community since I first joined a user group in 1986. I have subscribed...
Tim SwensonZXzineJanuary 2025
Editor’s Page
Jeff Mazur’s book, Timex Sinclair 2068 Intermediate/Advanced Guide, was nearly cancelled. More than 900 letters were sent to SAMS, lobbying...
T. S. S. Newsnotes
Eudaemonic Pie
One of the attractions of microcomputers is that anything seems possible. From the blue-sky, frivilous ideas such as my plan...
Mark FisherCATS NewsletterAugust 1989
Excellent Book by Fred Blechman: Timex Sinclair 2068 Beginner/Intermediate Guide
If I were selecting an interesting, affordable textbook suitable far beginners or intermediates, ages 10 to adult, this would be...
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMarch 1984
Experiments in Artificial Intelligence
Review of the book by John Krutch.
SyntaxDecember 1982
Fresh air from Reston
If you’ve ever had to struggle through page after page of a boring book, you’ll really appreciate this breath of...
Timex Sinclair UserJuly 1983
From the MC Bookshelf
Author Eric Burgess started a user’s group after being flooded with modifications to his Apple II programs in Celestial Basic:...
Microcomputing MagazineJanuary 1984
Fun Mathematics on Your Microcomputer
Review of the book.
Sinclair Timex User Group NewsletterAugust 1984
Games for Your Timex-Sinclair 2000
Review of the book by Peter Shaw.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMarch 1984
Games for Your Timex-Sinclair 2000
Games for Your Timex-Sinclair 2000 by Peter Shaw is a collection of 23 games that utilize both the sound and...
Bill FerrebeeT-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Games for Your Timex/Sinclair 2000
Games published include very clean listings of working programs. I was struck by the originality of the games presented. Even...
SyntaxMay 1984
General Interest Computer Books
Since computers are my main hobby, I enjoy reading books on computers. But after a while too many reference and...
CATS NewsletterAugust 1990
Getting Acquainted with Your ZX81
This British book is a good way to move beyond the ZX81 manual if you’re new to computers.
SyntaxAugust 1982
God’s Dice
Oh boy, ANOTHER chaos book. The Chaos book industry has a problem. The first books in the field were of...
Mark FisherCATS NewsletterMarch 1991
Gosubs
GOSUBS by Ewin and Shirley Gaby came out about the time Timex was going under. It is “A BYTE BOOK”...
T-S HorizonsJuly-August 1986
Graphics: A to Z
Review of the book by Paul Bingham and Rick Goulian. Starts with BASIC PRINT statement graphics and goes to machine...
SyntaxDecember 1983
Hacker’s Handbook
The HACKER’S HANDBOOK is written by Hugo Cornwall (an alias?) of England. In this book, Hugo goes into detail of...
T-S HorizonsMay/June 1986
Highfalutin’ Computin’ with Bob Orrfelt On Your Timex Sinclair 1000 Computer, by Bob Orrfelt
Bob Orrfelt’s book on the TS-1000 brings back an occasion when I submitted a somewhat hastily put together paper in...
Dr. Dobb’s JournalMay 1983
Hints & Tips For The ZX81
Hints & Tips for the ZX81 by Andrew Hewson is excellent for the average ZX81 user who has little, or...
SYNCSeptember/October 1981
How to Market Your Timex/Sinclair Software
Review of the book published by Softmark Associates.
T-S HorizonsApril/May 1984
Inside Story
Review of Secret Guide to Computers by Russ Walter.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySpring 1983
Interfacing Books
Table compares The Ins and Outs of the Timex TS1000 & ZX81, Control Things with Your Timex Sinclair and Timex/Sinclair...
T-S HorizonsJune 1984
Introduction to 2068 Machine Code
The book (Introduction to 2068 Machine Code Programming) comes in a paper backed loose leaf binder and has easy to...
The PlotterFebruary 1987
Know Your CPU
Review of Z80 User’s Manual by Joseph Carr.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySpring 1983
Learning Timex Sinclair Basic
If you have ever thrown down your TS1000 User Manual in despair— or disgust, help has finally arrived: David Liens...
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
Learning Timex/Sinclair BASIC
Announcement of David Lein’s book.
Computers & ElectronicsDecember 1983
Learning Timex/Sinclair Basic
Review of the book by David Lien.
SyntaxJuly 1983
Learning Timex/Sinclair BASICDixie FortuneThe Plotter
Learning to Love the Beast
Review of How to Cope with Computers, published by Hayden.
Timex Sinclair UserNovember 1983
Machine Language Programming Made Simple
Review of Machine Language Programming Made Simple for your Sinclair ZX80 and ZX81.
SYNCMarch/April 1982
Machine Language Programming Made Simple for Your Sinclair ZX80 and ZX81SyntaxMarch 1982
Machine Language Programming on the Timex/SinclairSLUG NewsletterAugust 1987
Machine language simplified
The lack of an author’s name on Machine Language Programming Made Simple For Your Sinclair ZX-80 and ZX-81 indicates it...
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
Master Your TS
I can recommend the Bantam book (paperback, March 1983 @ $3.95) “Mastering Your Timex/Sinclair 1000 Personal Computer” by Tim Hartnell...
John EddingtonSyncWare News1984
Mastering Machine code on Your ZX81
Review of the book by Toni Baker.
SyntaxFebruary 1983
Mastering Machine Code on Your ZX81
Though written for the ZX81, Mastering Machine Code on Your ZX81 applies equally well to the Timex Sinclair 1000. Each...
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
Mastering Machine Code on your ZX81
Review of the book.
BAZUG NewsletterFebruary 1983
Mastering Your Timex Sinclair 1000 Personal Computer
Review of Tim Hartnell’s book.
Sinc-Link
Mastering Your Timex Sinclair Personal Computer
Review of the book.
BAZUG NewsletterMay 1983
Modem News
Review of “The Guide to T/S Telecommunications.”
Sincus NewsJanuary - February 1987
More Than One Can Chew
Review of Byteing Deeper Into Your Timex Sinclair 1000 published by Wiley.
Timex Sinclair UserDecember 1983
More Uses for Your Timex/Sinclair 1000: Astronomy on Your Computer
This book is a collection twenty programs dealing with amateur astronomy. The programs are quite varied, ranging from the EASTR...
T-S HorizonsJanuary 1985
New T/S BASIC Listing Book
Brief review of amateur publication of TS programs, contributed by amateur programmers.
ZX-AppealJune 1986
Oh! Pascal!
One of the most friendly textbooks the reviewer has encountered.
T-S HorizonsFebruary/March 1986
Playing With ElectricityZX-AppealOctober 1988
Pocket Information
Review of The ZX81 Pocket Book by Trevor Toms.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySpring 1983
Poor presentation handicaps teaching aids
Another book which will be of interest to ZX-81 owners is The Ins and Outs of the Timex TS-1000 and...
Sinclair UserAugust 1983
Powerful Projects With Your Timex/SinclairLISTing NewsletterMarch 1985
Powerful Projects With Your Timex/SinclairSincus NewsJanuary - February 1988
Powerful Projects with Your Timex/Sinclair [Book Review]
Hardware interfacing projects for the 2068 and 1000.
T-S HorizonsNovember 1984
Problems Solving Principles for Programmers: Applied Logic, Psychology and Grit
Review of the book by William Lewis.
SyntaxSeptember 1981
Producing Graphics on the 2068
Review of Timex Sinclair Color Graphics by Nick Hampshire.
TimelinezMarch 1984
Program Writing from the Top Down
Review of Micro Computer Software Design: How to Develop Complex Application Programs by Sally Campbell.
The Data ExpansionOctober 1987
Program Writing from Top Down
Review of Micro Computer Software Design: How to Develop Complex Application Programs by Sally Campbell.
CATS NewsletterNovember 1987
Publications: Munchers
Review of the book.
Keyboards1985-04
QL Archive-BluprintSLUG NewsletterAugust 1987
Ramblings Book Review
Mastering Your Timex-Sinclair 1000 Personal Computer
Ramblings: The Timex Computer Club NewsletterMay 1983
Ramblings Book Review: Basic Programming for the Timex/ Sinclair Computers
Combining a building block approach which proceeds from the rather simple to the rather complex with practical tools such as...
Ramblings: The Timex Computer Club NewsletterSeptember, October, November 1983
Reading Up On The Timex/Sinclair Computer
Reviews of Time Lost by Joseph Giratano, 30 Games for the Timex/Sinclair Computer by Bill Behrendt, and Timex/Sinclair Interfacing by...
Video GamesMarch 1984
Reference Card for the ZX80, ZX81 and Timex Sinclair 1000
Review of the card from Nanos Systems.
SyntaxMarch 1983
Review of Computer Interfacing Techniques in ScienceT. S. S. NewsnotesMay - June 1985
Review: Introduction to 2068 Machine Code
Manuscript review of “Introduction to 2068 Machine Code” by Dr. Lloyd Dreger, distributed by SMUG at $16.95. Kealy praises the...
Joan KealyThe RAMTOPSep-Oct 1987
Review: Sinclair/Timex 2068 Computerfacts
Review of the Sams & Company Computerfacts book covering the Timex/Sinclair 2068..
Pixel Print PressSpring 1988
Review: The Guide to T/S TelecommunicationsCATS NewsletterJanuary 1987
Review: Timex Sinclair Intermediate Advanced Guide
This book was mentioned in an early SAMS offering, but due to the Timex pull-out it was not marketed until...
SyncWare NewsNov-Dec 1984
Review: ZX80 Pocket BookSYNCMarch/April 1981
Review: ZX80 ProgramsSYNCMarch/April 1981
Science and Engineering Programs for the Timex/Sinclair 1000TimelinezJuly - August 1983
Sinclair Magazine
Review of ZX Computing.
T. S. S. Newsnotes
Sinclair ZX81 ROM Disassembly Part A: 0000H-0F54H
Ian Logan has disassembled and annotated the ZX81 Monitor, easing your access to the improved 8K ROM.
SyntaxFebruary 1982
Sinclair ZX81/Timex Sinclair 1000 Statistics
Review of Sinclair ZX81/Timex Sinclair 1000 Statistics: Twelve 16K Programs Including Multif actor Analysis of Variance by A. H. Wolach...
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
Software Reviews
Reviews of Screen-Calc (Banta), Screen File (Banta), Gridlock (2-Bit Software) and Timex/Sinclair 1000 Basic Programs in Minutes.
T-S HorizonsApril/May 1984
Something for Everyone
Review of What Can I Do with my TS1000? Lots! published by Wiley and Sons.
Timex Sinclair UserNovember 1983
Star Bookrev
Review of ZX-81 Horizon by Adrian Watney. An excellent introduction to advanced programming with a detective game, a graphics game,...
TS UserMarch 1983
SYNC at the Library
Books available about the TS1000/ZX81 and TS2000/Spectrum.
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
SyncWare News: Vol 1, June 1983-84ZX-AppealFebruary 1987
T/S 2068 Basics and BeyondSincus NewsNovember - December 1985
T/S 2068 BooksTimelinezAugust 1985
Tantalizing Games for the Timex/Sinclair 2000 Series
Review of the book.
T-S HorizonsMarch 1984
Technical Tidbits
Review of “ZX-81 and TS1000 Technical Tidbits” from the Long Island Sinclair-Timex Group.
LISTing NewsletterFebruary 1991
The Anatomy of a Microcomputer
Review of The Ins and Outs of the TS1000 and ZX81 published by Melbourne House.
Timex Sinclair UserDecember 1983
The BASIC Handbook
Review of the book by David Lien, published by Compusoft Publishing.
T-S HorizonsMarch 1984
The Bookshelf
Review of Minute Manual for the Dot Matrix Printer.
Time Designs MagazineSeptember/October 1985
The Bookshelf Goes Supernova
Books about the Spectrum.
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
The Complete Sinclair ZX81 Basic Couse
Review of book/tapes by the same title.
SYNCSeptember/October 1982
The Essential Guide to T/S Home Computers
This book has useful programs galore. There are exercises for you to practice on. There are games and ways to...
SyntaxMay 1984
The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home Computers
Review of the book.
James RobertsFamily ComputingFebruary 1984
The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home ComputersThe Plotter
The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home ComputersThe PlotterNovember 1983
The Essential Guide to Tmex/Sinclair Home ComputersTimelinezOctober 1983
The Expandable ZX80 and ZX81
Author offers seven documented projects and several ideas for additional projects.
SyntaxAugust 1982
The Exploding Bookshelf
Books published about SincIair/MicroAce computers.
SYNCMarch/April 1982
The Ins & Outs of the Timex TS/1000 and ZX81
Review of the book by Don Thomasson.
SyntaxNovember 1983
The Microchip Demystified
Review of Mastering Machine Code On Your Timex/Sinclair.
Timex Sinclair UserOctober 1983
The Sinclair StoryCATS NewsletterFebruary 1986
The Sinclair ZX81
Review of the book by Randle Hurley.
T-S HorizonsDecember 1983
The Sinclair ZX81 Programming for Real Applications
This book is aptly billed as being for people who want to get down to business with their ZX81s.
SyntaxJune 1982
The Sinclair ZX81 Programming for Real ApplicationsThe PlotterDecember 1983
The T/S 2068 Explored
This book’s cover quotes Clive Sinclair: “Teaches skills of programming which, without its aid, might take years to aquire.” Those...
SyntaxMay 1984
The Timex Sinclair 2068
Review of the book by Roger Valentine.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMarch 1984
The Timex Sinclair 2068
Review of the book by Roger Valentine.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMarch 1984
The Timex Sinclair Computer Made Simple and Mastering Your Timex Sinclair Personal Computer
Review of the two books.
SyntaxAugust 1983
The Timex/Sinclair 2068 ROM ManuscriptThe PlotterFebruary 1987
The Timex/Sinclair User’s EncyclopediaThe Plotter
The ZX80 Companion
Review of the book published by LINSAC.
SyntaxJuly 1981
The ZX80 Companion – A ReviewSYNCMarch/April 1981
The ZX80 Magic Book – A ReviewSYNCMarch/April 1981
The ZX81 Companion
Bob Maunder’s new book is very different from The ZX80 Companion. It aims to appeal to every ZX81 owner, but...
SyntaxNovember 1981
The ZX81 Companion
The ZX81 Companion, like other ZX81 books, is totally applicable to the TS1000. It begins with a chapter on graphics...
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
The ZX81 Pocket BookLISTing NewsletterApril 1984
The ZX81 Pocket BookLISTing NewsletterSample Issue
These kids’ books make learning fun
There are many books on the market today aimed at teaching kids how to get the most from their home...
Timex Sinclair UserJuly 1983
This book is clear, witty, useful
Professor Ian Stewart is with the University of Warwick, England, while co-author Robin Jones is with the computer unit at...
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
Three How-Tos
How to Market Your Timex/Sinclair Software; 1984 Programmer’s Market; 1983 Software Writer’s Market.
SyntaxApril 1984
Timelinez ReviewsTimelinez
Timex Sinclair Color Graphics
Review of the book by Nick Hampshire.
TimelinezMarch 1984
Timex/Sinclair Interfacing review
TIMEX/ SINCLAIR INTERFACING by James M. Downey and Don Rindsberg contains more than seven tested hardware projects for the ZX80,...
SUM
TS 2068 Beginner/Intermediate Guide Book Report
Short review of the book.
The Sinc Times (2)January 1985
TS 2068 Machine Code: A Book Review
Introduction to 2068 Machine Code by Dr. Lloyd Dreger & Advanced 2068 Machine Code by Dr. Lloyd Dreger / S.M.U.G....
Jim RodlinSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterSeptember/October 1988
TS1000 Book Report
Short review of Timex Sinclair BASIC Primer with Graphics by Waite and Chapnick.
The Sinc Times (2)January 1985
Two Books on BASIC
In the last year I picked up two books by Mark Jones Lorenzo, “Endless Loop: The History of the BASIC...
Tim SwensonZXzineJanuary 2024
Understanding Your ZX81 ROM
SYNC readers will recognize Dr. Logan as a major ZX80/81 expert whose writings are well worthwhile. Understanding Your ZX81 ROM...
SYNCJuly/August 1982
Usborne books are delightful & fun
I have a friend who suffers from computer-phobia — fear of the chip. Whenever I try to interest him in...
Warren SmithTimex Sinclair UserAugust 1983
Useful programming tips
Review of The ZX81/Timex Pocket Book by Trevor Toms.
Timex Sinclair UserAugust 1983
What to do with a Timex/Sinclair
The Watchmaker’s Guidebook to the Timex/Sinclair Computers is available from TSG Enterprises. The book contains a directory of suppliers with...
InfoworldJanuary 31, 1983
What’s In Store: 30 Games for the Timex/Sinclair Computer
I used to use my Timex Sinclairs mostly for business purposes. I don’t consider myself much of a games player,...
James RobertsFamily ComputingApril 1984
What’s In Store: What Can I Do With My Timex Sinclair 1000? Lots!
Review of the book.
James RobertsFamily ComputingDecember 1983
Where to find everything
Review of The Timex Sinclair 1983 Directory by E. Arthur Brown.
Timex Sinclair UserSeptember 1983
Your Guide to Computer Books
Short review of several Timex/Sinclair books.
Family ComputingOctober 1984
Your Timex Sinclair 1000 and ZX81
Review of the book by Douglas Hergert.
SyntaxJune 1983
Your Timex Sinclair 1000 and ZX81TimelinezOctober 1983
Z88 ComputingHarrisburg Area Timex Sinclair Users Group NewsletterMarch-April 1989
ZX81 Basic Book
Review of the book by Robin Norman.
SyntaxNovember 1982
ZX81/Timex Programming in BASIC & Machine Language
Takes up where your ZX/TS manual leaves off; the book assumes you know the basics of ZX/TS hardware and software.
SyntaxSeptember 1983

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