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$99! Computer
What can you get for S99 these days? Dinner for two at a fancy New York restaurant. A few pairs...
Electronic Fun with Computers & GamesNovember 1982
1510 Command Cartridge PlayerLISTing NewsletterFebruary 1984
1510 Command Cartridge Player
Reprint
LISTing NewsletterSeptember 1993
2040 Printer (A Review)Computer Trader MagazineOctober 1984
2050 Modems … For TS1000, TS1500, and TS2068 ComputersSinclair Users GroupOctober 1984
2068 + Unite de Disquette
Everyone knows that one of the major problems with the ZX-81 and TS-1000 was saving and loading programs. It’s also...
SINDecember 1986 - January 1987
4K/8K ROM Switch
Review of the ROM switch kit from Marex Electronics.
SyntaxMarch 1982
6 Keyboards Compared: Which is the one for you?
Add-on keyboards are available for your T/S — but which one should you buy?
Timex Sinclair UserAugust 1983
8K Basic ROM
While the 4K Integer Basic in the Sinclair ZX80 is adequate for many applications, most programmers will eventually feel a...
SYNCJuly/August 1981
8K Non-Volatile Memory Kit
Review of Hunter board. The Non-Volatile memory (NVM) kit is a battery backup powered RAM board that is primarily designed...
SYNCMarch/April 1983
8K ROM Board for the TS 1000
Review of the Hunter 8K ROM board.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupNovember 1985
A & J Micro DriveThe Plotter
A & J Microdrive 2000 ReviewThe Plotter
A & J Model 2000 Stringy Floppy Micro-drive
For those of you who own the TS2068 and bought it in anticipation of the micro-drives, the wait is over....
T-S HorizonsJanuary 1985
A & J Microdrive Review
The A & J Microdrive has been a long awaited peripheral which is the best thing to come along since...
SUM
A & J Microdrive Review
Its been out for three months now, its easy to use, and its fast! The A & J Microdrive has...
Joseph WilliamsonSUMMarch 1985
A Cheap and Excellent Twin Disk Drive
You can get the Amdisk III for $49.95.
Update MagazineJanuary 1988
A Door-Opening Board
Product announcement for Computer Continuum’s high-speed analog interface board for the Timex-Sinclair 1000. Works with other Z-80 computers but plugs...
Microcomputing MagazineJuly 1983
A First Hand Look at the Oliger Disk SystemThe RAMTOPMarch 1986
A First Look: Sir Clive’s Newest Microchip Wonder
A comprehensive first review of the Cambridge Z88 laptop computer, covering its Z80 CPU, 32K RAM, 128K EPROM, and the...
Tim WoodsTime Designs MagazineNovember/December 1987
A Hands-On Review of Psion’s New MC400 LaptopThe HackerJuly 1990
A Hands-On Review: Timex 2068
This New Color Computer Is Easy To Use, And Powerful, Too The new Timex Sinclair 2068 Color Computer weighs in...
Family ComputingFebruary 1984
A Loading Aid That Works
You may be interested in a TSZX loading aid which really works; further, it allows one to easily align ones...
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMarch 1984
A Low Cost Disk Drive for the Timex/Sinclair
News article on the Sinclair ZX Microdrive and ZX Interface 1, covering the 85K capacity cartridge format, 3.5-second load time,...
TimelinezNovember 1983
A Modem for the Timex 1000 or ZX-81
Review of Byte-Back modem.
Sinc-LinkMay/June 1983
A Novice Builds the Sinclair ZX81
One user’s experience building the ZX81 kit.
Dr. Dobb’s JournalNovember 1982
A Report on the Spectrum
The Spectrum is a ZX81 that has been developed by adding a hi-resolution display, color board, improved cassette interface and...
SyntaxSeptember 1982
A Review of the Larken Disk Drive
Review and comparison vs tape.
Sinc-LinkSeptember/October 1985
A Review of the Pseudo-ROM Board
Hiawatha Demby our resident TSZX Vice President has expert useful board for the TSZX computers. This board allows you to...
Bill RobertsTriangle Sinclair Users GroupAugust 1983
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...
SUM
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...
SUMJune 1985
A Screen Copy in Full Color and More
Review of interface and software to print in color on Okimate 20.
Update MagazineOctober 1988
A Sinclair QL Programmer’s Comparison
For MS-DOS programmers that never programmed on a Sinclair QL.
The Sinc Times (2)August 1987
A Surprise Box of Tricks
Z88 Review
ZXir QLive Alive!Winter 1994
A Test Drive of the Zebra Floppy Disk Drive SystemsLISTing NewsletterNovember 1985
A Weekend With the ZX-80
I have always been intimidated by computers, and mathematics in general. One look at the Sinclair ZX-80, and I was...
SYNCJanuary/February 1981
A&J Microdrive 2000QuarTerSSpring 1985
ABC PC Keyboard InterfaceThe PlotterNovember 1989
Across the Pond
Fendrick looks at AERCO’s FD-68 floppy disk system for the TS 2068.
ZX ComputingOctober 1986
Adding a “Real” Keyboard to Your 2068
Probably the most common complaint I hear about the 2068 is about the keyboard. Although it does work well, it...
SUMSeptember 1985
Additional Notes on the Hardware of the T-2068 & Disk Drive
Disassembling the T-2068 reveals a circuit board smaller than found in the American computer. It is a very professionally designed...
SUMMay 1985
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....
SUMJune 1985
Additional Notes on the Spectrum Plus
The Spectrum Plus comes with an excellent manual printed in full color. Only 80 pages counting the index, the User...
SUM
AERCO Disk Drive KitCATS NewsletterSep 1986
AERCO FD-68 Disc Drive System for the 2068 Part 1
Pre-review of the disk drive system. Jurries reviewed unit number 20 from the initial run.
Time Designs MagazineJuly/August 1985
AERCO FD-68 Disc Drive System for the 2068 Part 2
So far, Aerco has upgraded their EPROM to version .87. Only two features are not included at this date. They...
Time Designs MagazineNovember/December 1985
AERCO FD-ZX Floppy Disk
AERCO’s disk system consists of three major components: interface board, disk drive and power supply.
SyntaxJuly 1984
Amadeus Interlink
I have been requested to put together some details for IQLR regarding our new Amadeus Interlink system. Rather than re-writing...
International QL ReportMay/June 1994
AMX Mouse
From the time I first got my hands on the Zebra Graphics Tablet, I have been investigating the use of...
Time Designs MagazineJuly/August 1987
An Affordable Keyboard Interface
I was pleased to see Di-Ren’s new ‘affordable’ keyboard interface on the front cover of the last issue of IQLR...
International QL ReportJanuary/February 1996
An Update on Using the Portuguese Disk Drive
As I write this, I have had the Portuguese disk drive system for about 6 weeks. My experience with the...
SUMJuly 1985
Analog-Digital Converter
Use with the BB-1 I/O board. Converts at 2.5v and 5v to 8 bit values (0-255).
SyntaxNovember 1984
And Now For Something Completely Different
Make t-shirt transfers of TS 2068 artwork using John McMichael’s hardware and software. Reprinted from Sinc-Link v8 n1.
SWYMMay 1990
Another Solution to Copy TapesThe Plotter
At Your Fingertips
Review of KOPAK Creations’ Touch-A-Matic.
SQ Syntax QuarterlyWinter 1982
Back-up system for data
This unit, called the ZX99 RS 232C & Tape Control System is designed for the person needing large data-base capabilities....
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
Battery Back-Up by SyncWare
A review of SyncWare’s Battery Back-Up product family, ranging from the Baby BBU ($39.50) to the TS1000-B60 ($142.50), providing Ni-Cad...
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
BB-1 8-Bit Input/Output Module Kit
Two Intel 8212 8-bit I/O port chips are the heart of the BB-1. Byte-Back’s module is compatible with both ZX...
SyntaxJanuary 1983
Big Bytes For Little Bucks
Time for computing? The Timex unit is easy to program, thanks to both its built-in graphic commands and, to a...
Popular MechanicsFebruary 1984
Blippo Sound Effects Generator
The Blippo sound effects generator is a low-cost add-on module for the ZX81 or TS1000. It connects through the computer’s...
T-S HorizonsJanuary 1985
Blue Chip M120/10 Printer Review
Review of the Blue Chip dot-matrix printer ($248 at Best Products) with Tasman Interface ($99). Covers 7 print styles (pica,...
Walt GabyTimelinezApril/May 1985
Bob’s Bits
Overview of AERCO disk interface for TS 2068.
SLUG NewsletterFebruary 1986
Boss Control Stick for 2068The Plotter
Byte Back at the Real World
Finally! A product that is easy and Straightforward to review. I’m speaking of the BB-1 control module from Byte-Back, Rt....
Fred NachbaurSyncWare News1984
Byte Back MD-2 Modem Kit
What you see on the left is a series of “screens” which I dumped to my printer while signed on...
LISTing NewsletterMay 1984
Byte-Back M-64 Memory Expansion
Review of the RAM pack.
SyntaxJanuary 1983
Byte-Back MD-2B Modem
The Byte-Back MD-2B is an excellent choice for a modem for the Timex Sinclair computers. It plugs right onto the...
T-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Byte-Back ModemThe Plotter
CAI Instrument’s Widget Board
Most of us are pretty tired of waiting up to a year for delivery and then getting equipment and manuals...
SyntaxJanuary 1982
CAI/ESF Stringy FloppyZXir QLive Alive!Summer 1995
Centronics Printer I/F
This interface plugs into the back of the TS2068 and provides a cable with a standard Centronics parallel printer connector.
SyntaxJune 1984
Color Plotting on the 2068: A Hardware Interface for the Commodore 1520ZX-AppealFebruary 1989
Color Plotting on the 2068: Commodore 1520 Interface Review
Review of the Commodore 1520 printer/plotter as interfaced to the TS2068 via John McMichael’s interface board (available as bare board,...
Pete FischerTimelinezDecember 1988
Color Video on a Black and White Video Display?
Software package and filter that creates color through persistence of vision effects.
SynapseJanuary and February 1985
Comlink ISynapseJune - December 1985
Comparison Revisited: Cambridge Z88 vs. Tandy 200
Side-by-side comparison of the Cambridge Z88 and the Tandy 200 laptop. Tandy 200 advantages: 240×128 pixel graphics, better sound, built-in...
Chris FennThe HackerAug 1988
Computer Keyboards Professional Keyboard Kit and Enclosure for ZX81
Review of Gladstone’s keyboard and enclosure.
SyntaxNovember 1982
Computer Workout: TS 2068
While many computer companies play “Waiting For Peanut” before upgrading their current machines, Timex Sinclair has forged ahead with the...
Jules GilderElectronic Fun with Computers & GamesJanuary 1984
CQV1 Real Time Digitizer – A Review
The CQVI video digitizer package consists of the CQV1 hardware, a 3.5″ disk and an 8 page manual. The CQV1...
Bob GilderInternational QL ReportMarch/April 1993
DAMCO Rainbow Plus Interface; DK’Tronics Speech Synthesizer
The Rainbow Plus is an elegant and somple alternative to other Spectrum emulators. Its both Spectrum ROM and Spectrum compatible...
T-S HorizonsFebruary/March 1986
Deskjet 320 Printer – A Review
The Deskjet 320 is one of a line of low cost inkjet printers from Hewlett Packard. The printer is designed...
Dilwyn JonesInternational QL ReportSeptember/October 1995
Devices Delivers
Review of L-Monitor.
Timex Sinclair UserOctober 1983
Disk DroppingsZX-AppealSeptember 1988
Disk System for T/S 2068 For Under $200LISTing NewsletterMay 1986
Disks & Memory for the QL
The Sinclair QL computer is a great small business and home productivity computer. However it lacks a few iteis that...
SUMFebruary 1986
DK Tronics KeyboardLISTing NewsletterFebruary 1984
DK Tronics KeyboardLISTing NewsletterSample Issue
DK’Tronics 16K Uncased Memory Board
Review of the uncased memory board for use with the same company’s keyboard. Product is flawed, according to reviewer.
T-S HorizonsMarch 1984
DK’Tronics Keyboard
Review of the keyboard.
T-S HorizonsApril/May 1984
DK’Tronics Three Channel Sound Synthesizer
The DK’TRONICS Sound Synthesiser is a hardware and software combination using the AY-3-8912 programmable sound generator integrated chip — the...
SUMOctober 1985
Doubler ReviewCATS NewsletterOctober 1986
E-Z Key 60 Keyboard
The keyboard is well designed, comfortable to use, is completely consistent with the style of ZX/TS computers and improves entry.
SyntaxMarch 1983
E-Z Key 60 KeyboardThe PlotterJanuary 1984
EMU-1 Spectrum EmulatorLISTing NewsletterSeptember 1984
ENER-Z Me!
Report Generator BoardENER-Z CompanyPO Box 635Port Washington, PA 19034 FEATURES: Real-time clock, A/D, I/O Ports, parallel printer interfacePRICE: US$ 89.95...
Paul DonnellySyncWare News1984
Exclusive Review: Timex Printer
Review of the TS 2040 printer.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySummer 1983
EXP/3000 Disk System
Review of the AERCO FD-68, packaged and sold by 21st Century Electronics.
The Sinc Times
Extended BASICZX-AppealFebruary 1987
Extended Basic for Your TS 1000The PlotterJuly - August 1986
Falkenberg KB Interface
The FALKENBERG keyboard interface has been around for several years now, but it is worth “looking at” in light of...
Al FengNite-Times NewsSeptember/October 1995
First Look at Timex/Sinclair’s New Color Computer
The T/S 2068 is an “under-$200” basic computer offering many features missing on the 1000 The new Timex Sinclair 2068...
Computers & ElectronicsNovember 1983
First Report: The QXL CardThe RAMTOPWinter 1992
First Report: The QXL Card
First-impressions review of the QXL ISA card, which implements QL hardware on a standard PC expansion card. Covers speed, VGA/SuperVGA...
James HunkinsThe RAMTOPWinter 1993
Fix the ZX-81/TS1000 Loose Jack Problem
Technique for adjusting the tightness of the jacks.
Update MagazineJanuary 1994
Fiz-zy Floppy
Review of Floppy Interface for ZX81 (FIZ) from Macronics Systems.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySpring 1983
Followup Review on Rotronics WafadriveT. S. S. NewsnotesMay - June 1985
Game Changer Interface
Clever hardvare construction, both mechanical end electronic, and a solid comprehension of both 6502 (the ATARI 2600's CPU) and Z80...
Paul DonnellyLISTing NewsletterFebruary 1984
Game Changer InterfaceLISTing NewsletterSample Issue
Game Changer Interface
Clever hardware construction, both mechanical and electronic, and a solid comprehension of both 6502 (the Atari 2600 CPU) and Z80...
SyntaxJuly 1984
Gemini 10X/Memotext ReviewCATS NewsletterJanuary 1984
Gesso 2068 CartridgesThe Plotter
Gesso EPROM ProgrammerThe PlotterJune - July 1985
Glimpse of the Series 2000
To give you a head start on the Timex Sinclair 2000-series color computer, Fred Blechman explains how to use the...
Timex Sinclair UserAugust 1983
Gold Diggings
‘way back many moons ago when the skics were clear and the air was baluy and warm, I decided I...
Hugh H. HowieNESQLUG NewsNovember/December 1991
Hardware News: New peripherals
Memotech Corporation announces the Memotech Keyboard for Timex/Sinclair 1000 and ZX-81 microcomputers. The direct-connect, typewriter-style keyboard has Sinclair legends on...
InfoworldJuly 18, 1983
Hardware News: Z-Dubber
Bytesize Computer Products introduces the Z-Dubber, an interface between the Timex/Sinclair 1000 or Sinclair ZX81 and its cassette recorder that...
InfoworldJanuary 17, 1983
Hardware Preview: RD8100 System
RD8100 motherboards and modules are building blocks that plug onto your computer or together to create instant systems.
SyntaxJune 1982
Hardware Review: 2068/Spectrum ROMSwitch
Review of the ROMSwitch.
Timex Sinclair User Group Newsletter: Ottawa Chapter
Hardware Review: A & J Model 2000 Stringy Floppy
Review of the A&J Model 2000 Stringy Floppy mass storage device for the TS2068. Covers 11,400 baud transfer speed (38K...
Phil McConagheyTimelinezJanuary 1985
Hardware Review: Buffered Buss/Development Board “Expansion Board”
Computer Continuum’s buffered expansion board kit is a buffered backplane, providing four 44-pin edge card connectors with the same pinout...
SyntaxDecember 1982
Hardware Review: Centronics Printer Interface
The untimely demise of Timex as a computer company left the American Sinclair computer owner in a real pickle. Fortunately,...
Gordon YoungT-S HorizonsOct/Nov 1984
Hardware Review: Data-Skip VideofaceSinc-LinkNovember/December 1989
Hardware Review: DK’ Tronics Flexible Ribbon Connector
OK’ Tronics flexible ribbon connector has a 46 pin female connector on one end, for attaching to the back of...
Paul DonnellyT-S HorizonsDec 1984
Hardware Review: IQ-8300 / PC-8300
Detailed review of the Lambda 8300 (also marketed as IQ-8300 and PC-8300), a Timex/Sinclair 1000 clone in green and white...
Chuck KereluckSWYMJuly - August 1990
Hardware Review: Joystick Adaptor
Zebra’s plug-in joystick adaptor, a small module, lets you attach an Atari-style joystick to your ZX/TS.
SyntaxDecember 1983
Hardware Review: Marex ROM Switch
Review of a 4K/8K ROM switch for the ZX80 from Marex Electronics, Valley City OH. Available in kit or assembled...
Ann ZevnikSyntaxMarch 1982
Hardware Review: Memotech High Resolution Graphics Pack
Short review of the hardware add-on.
Sinc-Link
Hardware Review: Microdrive Adapter Board (EMU-4)
Review of the Qliger EMU-4 Microdrive adapter board ($35 PPD) from The English Micro Connection that enables ZX Microdrives to...
Steve IshiiTimelinezDecember 1985
Hardware Review: MULE Electronics Keyboard Overlays
Tired of trying to achieve a reasonable typing speed on the ZX-81 or T/S 1000 keyboard? Forget the idea, give...
Tex FaucetteT-S HorizonsJune 1984
Hardware Review: MultiForth EPROM Chip
FORTH is a high-level computer language developed by Charles H. Moore in the last sixties. It was interpretive in the...
Sinc-Link
Hardware Review: Panasonic KX-P1124 PrinterSWYMMarch 1990
Hardware Review: Quicksilva Hi-Res Graphics Controller
Review of the Quicksilva hi-res graphics board for the ZX81, providing 256×192 pixel resolution with 14 new BASIC commands. Requires...
Lance WardSyntaxApril 1982
Hardware Review: Reverse Video
Review of the Reverse Video board from Cottage Technology (Houston, TX; $28.95 + S&H), with installation walkthrough: 4 wires soldered,...
Dick WagnerThe Plotter
Hardware Review: Roklan Un-Roller ControllerSWYMApril 1990
Hardware Review: ROMPAK Instant Load SoftwareT-S HorizonsJune 1984
Hardware Review: Sinclair ZX Microdrive Expansion System
Detailed review of the ZX Microdrive Expansion System (Interface 1 + single microdrive unit) available from English Micro Connection for...
Steve IshiiTimelinezFebruary/March 1986
Hardware Review: The Parrot, Voice Synthesis Module
The Parrot, produces 64 separate allophones. R.I.S.T. used Voicetech’s general purpose speech development kit combined with chips and software to...
SyntaxApril 1983
Hardware Review: The Suntronics KD-81 Keyboard
The Suntronics KD-81 is a full sized keyboard made specially for the Timex 1000/Sinclair ZX-81,. It is an excellent keyboard...
Doug GangiT-S HorizonsDec 1984
Hardware Review: The Zebra Talker Speech Synthesizer
The Zebra Talker is an excellent choice for a speech synthesizer. It has very good sound for an under $100...
Doug GangiT-S HorizonsOct/Nov 1984
Hardware Review: Winky Board II
Review of the Winky II passive filter device from G. Russell Electronics (Center Hall, PA; $19.95 assembled / $14.95 kit)....
Dick WagnerThe Plotter
Hardware Review: Zebra Graphics TabletLISTing NewsletterApril 1985
Hardware Review: ZX-GR
Although great looks aren’t a feature of the ZX-GR, the unit is well-built and stable. I had no problems with...
John MarionT-S HorizonsSept 1984
Hardware Reviews
Author describes experience installing Tree-Forth in his ZX-81, changing to a UHF modulator and reviews the A&J Microdrive.
Roelof MulderTimex Sinclair User Group Newsletter: Ottawa Chapter
Hardware Reviews: A & J Model 2000 Stringy FloppyLISTing NewsletterMarch 1985
Hardware Reviews: Videoface by Romantic Robot Ltd.Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1992
Hardware: Millennia K Disc Drive Interface
Review of the interface from RAMEX for the TS 2068.
Timex Sinclair User Group Newsletter: Ottawa ChapterJune 1985
Hardware/Software Reviews
Exatron stringy floppy with interface, Hunter 2K-8K non-volatile memory board, Z-XLR8 fast load program.
TimelinezJuly - August 1983
Hi Res Solution
Review of Memotech’s Hi-Res Graphics module.
SQ Syntax QuarterlyWinter 1982
I Built a QL Kit
Review of user-assembled QL available from dealers.
Time Designs MagazineNovember/December 1986
In and Out of SYNC
The Commodore 64 John Anderson The Commodore 64 is the best-selling machine in its class, and for very good reason....
SYNCMarch/April 1984
In Praise of ZX Printers
Semi-sarcastic review of the ZX Printer.
Sinc-Link
In search of a golden memory
The Most important hardware device you can add to your computer is a memory unit. In this article we analyse...
Timex Sinclair UserJuly 1983
In this Corner…
The battle for supremacy among very-low-cost microcomputers heats up as Texas Instruments' 99/2 goes head to head with the Timex...
Computers & ElectronicsJune 1983
Increase Your Desktop Productivity with a Mouse for your Kemptson Port
Review of the Winner M3 mouse, a Commodore 1350/1351 compatible mouse, for use with the TS 2068.
The Sinclair Desktop Publishing Journal
Incredible Add-On Device Turns TS1000, ZX81 and PC8300 Into Versatile and User Friendly Computers
Review of Weymil’s Delta Device, a 32K non-volatile RAM extension.
ZX-AppealDecember 1987
Input/Output Board lets you add on peripherals
This I/O (input/output) board is a must for any hardware oriented T/Sl000/ZX8i owner. It lets you add on such peripherals...
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
Inside the PC 8300
Overview of the TS1000 “clone”.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1988
Inside the T/S1000, ZX81
If you get the chance, look inside an IBM PC. You’ll see acres of board covered with countless chips, resistors,...
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
Interface IIILISTing NewsletterDecember 1985
JK Audio Model JK-310 I/O Board with Real Time Clock
JK-310 is ideal for your applications and projects that require a real-time clock. JK-310 uses an OKI MSM5832 real-time clock...
SyntaxFebruary 1983
JLO Disk Interface – A Review
Brief review of the John Oliger disk interface system.
Sinc-LinkNovember/December 1986
JLO ROM Upgrade ReviewThe RAMTOPFall 1993
Joysticks to the World
Review of the Zebra joystick interface and Atto Soft joystick, which solders directly to the motherboard.
Timex Sinclair UserNovember 1983
Kempston Joystick EmulatorCATS NewsletterAugust 1985
Kempston JoysticksLISTing NewsletterDecember 1983 - January 1984
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...
SUMDecember 1985
Kempston, Another Spectrum Disk Interface
I have been using the Kempston disc drive interface on one of my TS 2068’s since early October and I...
SUMApril 1986
Key-finder Card
Some things turn out more useful than you would at first think – this card is one of them. When...
SyntaxOctober 1984
Keyboard Beeper
Review of Burnett Electronics’ keyboard beeper.
SyntaxJune 1981
Keyboard Beeper
Simple device that beeps when a key is pressed.
SYNCJuly/August 1981
Keyboard Quickness
Review of auto shift keyboard kit for ZX/TS from Research Applications Products.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySpring 1983
Kitchen Sync
As has already been said in the pages of SYNC and elsewhere, Clive Sinclair deserves some sort of medal for...
SYNCJanuary/February 1982
Koala Pad With Zebra Graphics Interface Including ZPaint and Tech DrawSincus NewsNovember - December 1985
Laptop Computers
Survey article reviewing portable computers of the era including the Tandy Model 100, Toshiba 1000, NEC ProSpeed 386, NEC Ultralite,...
Michael StoneSWYMJuly - August 1990
LARKEN Cartridge DOS
Description and review of the LARKEN Cartridge DOS.
Sinc-LinkMay/June 1987
Larken Disk Drive
One user’s experiences with an early Larken setup.
Timex Sinclair User Group Newsletter: Ottawa ChapterSeptember 1985
Larken Disk Drive reviewSinc-LinkSeptember/October 1985
Larken Disk SystemCATS NewsletterDecember 1988
Larken Disk System Review, Part 1The Sinc Times (2)August 1987
Larken Disk-Operating System
When I was looking for a disk operating system, the first thing I wanted was a system that would work...
Time Designs MagazineJuly/August 1987
LarKen DSK 400 Disk Operating System
Review of the disk interface system.
Update MagazineJanuary 1988
Larken DSK 400 Review
Review of the third generation disk interface system.
Sinc-LinkNovember/December
Larken DSK400 Disk Operating SystemSLUG NewsletterJanuary 1988
Larken Electronics’ LKDOSCATS NewsletterMarch 1988
Larken Electronics’ LKDOSZX-AppealSummer 1988
Larken Plus Swoger Kit = Spectrum Solution
Review of Bob Swoger’s Spectrum ROM that attaches to an existing Larken DOS cartridge.
The Sinclair Desktop Publishing Journal
Larken RamdiskSinc-LinkSeptember/October 1988
LARKEN RAMDisk for T/S 2068: A Review
I recently received an order from Larken Electronics with Ramdisk on a medium-sized (3×7) circuit card and a replacement EPROM...
Jim RodlinSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterSeptember/October 1988
Larken RAMdisk for the TS 2068
I have found that for persons with two drives, the RAMdisk maximizes use of the second drive. And it reduces...
Update MagazineOctober 1988
Larken RAMdisk for the TS 2068Sinc-LinkJuly/August 1988
LARKEN TS1000 Disk Drive Interface
Disk interface with built-in DOS for ZX81/TS 1000 computers. User supplied power supply and compatible disk drive.
Time Designs MagazineSeptember/October 1986
Letter from England (Sync v3 n1)
One of the advantages of living in England, home of Sinclair Research, is that we get to try out some...
SYNCJanuary/February 1983
Lightning Gold Card S/E
Let me start with a few historical notes. During the development of the QL, much effort was devoted to keeping...
Mel E. LaVerneInternational QL ReportSeptember/October 1993
Link to the real world
Down East Computers of Greenville, N.C., has produced an allpurpose voltage and temperature measuring system designed to interface with the...
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
LJH’s Keyboard
Ad says “wired keyboard hooks up in minutes,” but this project may take beginners 1-2 hours.
SyntaxAugust 1981
LPRINT: The T/S 1500Sincus NewsJuly - August 1983
M-16 Memory Module
Review of the RAM pack.
SyntaxDecember 1982
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...
SUMDecember 1985
Making A Good Thing Even Better
Review of dk’Tronics’ replacement keyboard.
Timex Sinclair UserDecember 1983
Making an Impact
Review of Mindware’s MW-100 printer.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySummer 1983
Mass Storage for the TS-1000 Has Arrived!
One of the most memorable moments I have of my TS1000 is the day I brought it home from the...
SUMMay 1986
Masterpiece by Miracle Systems
The long awaited GRAPHICS CARD, now titled the “Masterpiece Enhanced Graphics Card” will soon see the light of day.
International QL ReportNovember/December 1994
MD-1 Direct-Connect Modem and RS-232 Port
Review of Byte-Back’s modem.
SyntaxNovember 1982
MD-2 Modem
Review of the Byte-Back modem for the TS1000.
SyntaxFebruary 1984
Meet Sinclair’s Newest Computer: The QLT. S. S. NewsnotesNovember 15, 1984
Memopak High Resolution Graphics Module
The Memopak High Resolution Graphics Module, in dull black matching the computer, fits in between the Memopak parallel printer interface...
SYNCJuly/August 1983
Memopak: Expand the Memory of your ZX-81 to 64K
Review of the Memotech Memopak 64K unit.
Microcomputing MagazineJanuary 1983
Memory with a Memory
Review of the Hunter 8K non-volatile RAM board.
SQ Syntax QuarterlyWinter 1982
Memotech 64K Memopak
The Memopak is undoubtedly the ultimate memory expansion for the Sinclair. Try DIM A(9500)!
SyntaxAugust 1982
Memotech Centronics Parallel Interface and the Seikosha GP-100A Printer
Review of the interface and printer.
T-S HorizonsNovember 1983
MicroAce Video Upgrade
Smooth flicker free graphics has been the “impossible dream” for Sinclair ZX80 or MicroAce owners, at least until recently. It...
SYNCJanuary/February 1982
Microdrive ReviewCATS NewsletterJuly 1985
Minireviews
Reviews of CST Disk Interface, Disciple Disk Interface, Supercharge BASIC Compiler for QL, QSPELL for QL,
LISTing NewsletterMarch - April 1987
Miracle Gold Card
Miracle Systems of the U.K. have announced and delivered the first shipments of their new SUPER interface. The GOLD CARD...
International QL Report
Miracle Systems Centronics InterfaceCATS NewsletterMarch 1987
Miracle’s New QXL
At the 4th Italian QL Meeting held January 24th of this year, Miracle Systems unvailed their NEW PC card officially...
Bob DylInternational QL ReportMarch/April 1993
Modem & Serial I/O
A review of the Byte-Back MD-1 modem with RS232C serial port ($119.95 kit/$149.95 assembled), covering its features and connection to...
Lawrence KellySinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
Modem and Serial I/O
Review of Byte-Back MD-1 modem.
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
More Hardware — Clock/Calendar Board by J.K. Audio
A review of the J.K. Audio JK-310 clock/calendar board ($59.95 from A&T) using an OKI MSM5832 chip with battery backup....
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
More Hardware — Winky Board II by G. Russell Electronics
A review of the Winky Board II tape duplication and noise filter board ($24.80 assembled/$18.80 kit) featuring two LEDs and...
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
More Hardware: BASICare
Review of BASICare by Microsystem Ltd.
Sinclair Users NetworkMay 1983
More Hardware: Clock/Calendar, Winky Board II
Reviews of Clock/Calendar Board by JK Audio, Winky Board II by G. Russell Electronics.
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
More Keyboard ManiaLISTing NewsletterOctober 1986
More on the PC8300ZX-AppealOctober - November 1987
More on TS Disk Drives
Brief review of the Timex FDD disk system.
QuarTerSFall 1986
More QXL NotesNite-Times NewsNovember - December 1994
MTX-512 World Class Computer from MemotechTimelinezOctober 1983
My Impressions of the Super Gold Card
I’ve had my 32-bit, 68020 powered Super Gold Card for a few weeks now and would like to offer some...
Gary NortonNESQLUG NewsSeptember/October 1994
New Disc Drive for TS 2068T. S. S. NewsnotesNovember 15, 1984
New Generation of Printers: Star SG 15 ReviewCATS NewsletterJune 1985
New Product: QPLANE
The consortium of Zeljko Nastasic of Croatia and Ron Dunnett of the UK have launched their second product “QPLANE” a...
International QL ReportJuly/August 1995
New Sinclair looks like a sawn-off QL, performs like a SpectrumCATS NewsletterDecember 1984
Now your computer talks back
“Good morning! This is your friendly computer talking.” Your T/Sl000/ZX81 can now say words like that thanks to DCP‘s speech...
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
Oliger 2.1 Disk System Update
Review of the 2.1 SAFE DOS ROM.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1987
Oliger Disc Drive System, Part 2
Review of the system.
The Sinc Times (2)August 1987
Oliger Disk Drive System
Reviews the John Oliger Co. disk drive system for the TS 2068, consisting of a 4-slot expansion board and JLO...
Eric JohnsonThe Sinc TimesFebruary 1987
Oliger Disk System ReviewLISTing NewsletterSeptember 1987
Oliger SAFE V2.5 Disk Operating SystemThe PlotterNovember 1988
Oliger SAFE V2.5 Disk Operating SystemThe PlotterDecember 1988
Oliger SAFE V2.5 Disk Operating SystemLISTing NewsletterMarch 1989
Ordering Problems from RAMEX/Millenia K
Jurries describes difficulties he experienced in trying to purchase a RAMEX disk drive system.
Time Designs MagazineJuly/August 1985
OS-64
Review of the Zebra Systems’ OS-64 cartridge.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1986
Palms Up for Sinclair
Atari Portfolio.
TimelinezDecember 1991
Panasonic KXP-1091 Printer Review
Short review of the printer.
Hampton Roads T/S User Group NewsletterOctober 1985
Paul Bingham Evaluates the Z88: Is the New Computer Too Much of a Break From Tradition?Time Designs MagazineSeptember/October 1988
PC8300 – Magic or MadnessZX-AppealSeptember 1987
PC8300 Preliminary Technical ReportZX-AppealSummer 1987
PC8300 ROM Upgrade
Review of replacement ROM written by Fred Nachbaur.
Sinc-LinkJuly/August 1988
PC8300 ZX81/TS1000 Clone Hardware Examination
Detailed physical and electrical examination of the PC8300 TS1000 clone from American Design Components. Covers case dimensions, keyboard (42 keys),...
TimelinezApril 1987
PC8300: ZX81 Clone Is It Magic or Madness?
You may have seen ads, or heard about a “Timex 1000 clone” called the PC8300, available from a company in...
Fred NachbaurSyncWare NewsJuly/August 1987
Peripherals for the Timex/Sinclair/Amstrad and Other Lines of Computers
Overview of various Star Micronics printers.
The Data ExpansionAugust 1987
Plotters
Review of Comscriber I Plotter, also sold as the Enter Computer Sweet Pea.
The RAMTOPSeptember 1986
Portugal TC 2068 Review
Briefly notes compatibility with ZX Spectrum in comparison to Timex’s 2068.
ZX-AppealDecember 1985
Portuguese Timex T-2068 Computer & Timex Disk Drive System: A Hands-On Evaluation
Timex is still in the home computer market—in Europe! When Timex bowed out here in early 1984, their computer manufacturing...
SUMMay 1985
Power Line Filter by HB Industries
A review of a $19.95 power line noise filter from HB Industries that reduces voltage spikes from 600-800mV to under...
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
Power Saver 1000 Review
H & Z Electronics, P. O. Box 8761, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, has brought out two uninterruptible power supplies for the...
Bill RobertsTriangle Sinclair Users GroupJanuary 1985
Power Squeezer: Home Energy Control System Review
Review of the Power Squeezer hardware/software package ($69.95) for the TS1000/ZX81 16K that connects via mic/ear ports to control BSR...
John HancockTimelinezApril/May 1985
Preview: Sinclair 128
SUM MAGAZINE has recently been able to obtain a Spanish version of the new Spectrum 128 Sinclair computer for evaluation....
SUMDecember 1985
Printer EPROM for generating lower case letters with true descenders on 80-column printers
Replacement ROM for Gorilla Banana (Seikosha GP-100A) that gives letters like g, j and p true descending (below the baseline)...
T-S HorizonsJuly-August 1986
Printer Interface
Short description of Miracle Systems Centronics Printer Interface.
Update MagazineOctober 1989
Printer Review
Sinclair ZX Printer, Mindware MW-100.
Synchro-SetteDecember 1982
Product Report: Star PrinterThe PlotterJanuary 1990
Product Review: PC8300
Brief product review of the PC8300 ZX81/TS1000 compatible clone from American Design Components. Describes keyboard similar to the TS1500, added...
TimelinezMay 1987
Product Review: Spectrum Emulator for 2068The PlotterJuly - August 1990
Products in Review
This column will provide reviews of hardware ‘add-ons’ software, and books that are available for the Sinclair computers. Again, we...
Alex Burr (K5XY)QZXApril 1983
Products in Review
The first review was to be on the Z-XLR8. The wife’s packing our bags, I gotta get QZX mailed! I...
QZXMay 1983
Products in Review
The first review is from Russ, W9CQD. It is on the Byte Back Co. ‘s Telephone Modem ($119.95 kit). After...
QZXJune 1983
Products in Review
The first review is on Scientific Software’s TS100/ZX81 Assembler Debugger (ZXAD) (See the unclassified ads for ordering info) While I...
Ambrose Barry (W4GHV)QZXJuly & August 1983
Products in Review
Well, here’s a review of a neat add-on that I purchased recently. I was also able to talk the supplier...
Ambrose Barry (W4GHV)QZXSeptember 1983
Products on Parade
Memotext Memotech Corp.99 Cabot StreetNeedham, MA 02194 This word-processor from MEMOTECH is a tough thing to review, as it would...
Fred NachbaurSyncWare News1984
Profile Up DateZX-AppealMay 1987
Programmer’s Utility EPROM
Review of the product from Delphic Enterprises.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMay, June, July 1984
Programs, Reviews, Information
Review of TS 2050 modem.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMay, June, July 1984
Prowriter Review
Review of the C. Itoh Prowriter with comments on using it with the TS 1000.
CATS NewsletterDecember 1983
PSION MC400 Laptop — A Hands-On Review
Detailed hands-on review of the PSION MC400 Mobile Computer: 640×400 non-backlit screen, 61-key keyboard with touchpad, SSD cartridge slots (ROM/RAM/Flash),...
Chris FennThe HackerJul 1990
QBIDE Hard Disk Interface
A QL compatible IDE hard disk interface is now a reality. Through the cooperation of Zeljko Nastasic of Croatia (designed...
International QL ReportSeptember/October 1994
QL – HDD Card
After purchasing the Gold Card, the next hardware upgrade I wanted was a hard disk. I bought the QL-HDD-Card at...
Don WaltermanInternational QL ReportNovember/December 1993
QL — First Impressions
The editor shares first impressions of the Sinclair QL purchased from Quantum Computing at $199, with particular attention to the...
Steve BergThe Sinc TimesFebruary 1987
QL Corner: AT Keyboard InterfacesLISTing NewsletterDecember 1995
QL Corner: Miracle Systems Gold Card ReviewLISTing NewsletterOctober 1991
QL Corner: Video DigitizerLISTing NewsletterFebruary 1993
QL Keyboard 90 Interface
Juergen Falkenberg of COMPUTER TECHNIK has launched, and is delivering his new KEYBOARD INTERFACE. We believe it to be the...
International QL Report
QL Notes
Reviews the Zenkar 128K RAM expansion board (fits inside QL, heat issues, RAM chip recommendations, 5-year warranty) and the COPYTEK...
Thomas SimonThe RAMTOPMar-Apr 1988
QL Report
May is here and hopefully the QL will be too sometime soon. We have seen a lot of new products...
T-S HorizonsMay/June 1985
QL-2000 Tower Case QL DIY-KIT
This kit is from Computer Technik /Jiirgen Falkenberg in Germany and lets you move your QL into a modern mini-tower...
John Impellizzeri
Don Walterman
International QL ReportJuly/August 1993
QL-Keyboard-90CATS NewsletterAugust 1991
QL-Keyboard-90SMUG BytesOctober 1991
QL: Our First Look
Preliminary review of the Sinclair QL five months after ordering. Covers SuperBASIC command entry (typed keywords, no single-keystroke), lack of...
Norm LehfeldtTimelinezOctober/November 1985
QSAVE
Aids in loading balky tapes and the time saved in loading long programs is certainly worthwhile.
SyntaxNovember 1982
QSAVE
The QSAVE package consists of: 1) a hardware unit, 2) a software program, and 3) an instruction booklet. It performs...
SYNCJanuary/February 1983
QUBIDE version 1.28
QUBIDE is an IDE hard disk interface for the QL. Before describing it in detail, I’d like to explain how...
Don WaltermanInternational QL ReportNovember/December 1994
Rage Hard
Review of The Hobbit, a ZX Spectrum clone.
LISTing NewsletterApril 1991
Rainbow Plus Spectrum Interface
Review of the Spectrum emulator/twister board from DAMCO.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1986
Rating GameSinclair Users GroupOctober 1984
Reader’s Report on MicroAce Video
Not for neophytes– that’ s John Strain’s assessment of the MicroAce Flicker-Free Video Add-on Board. According to John, “The flicker-free...
SyntaxSeptember 1981
Report GeneratorLISTing NewsletterSample Issue
Report Generator BoardLISTing NewsletterMay 1984
Review of VOTEMSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterSeptember 1983
Review: Aerco FD-68 disc interfaceTriangle Sinclair Users GroupDecember 1985
Review: C.ITOH Prowriter Printer and Tasman Centronics Interface
Editor Alan Moore reviews the C.ITOH Prowriter dot-matrix printer and the Tasman Centronics parallel interface. Both units are praised for...
Alan MooreTimex Sinclair User Group Newsletter: Ottawa ChapterFebruary 1986
Review: Disk Drive by Timex of Portugal
A complete disk drive system for the TS2068. Uses 3″ disks and comes with one disk, power supply, operating system...
Chuck DawsonQuarTerSWinter 1986
Review: OMNI-EMU
User perspective on the OMNI-EMU Spectrum ROM cartridge. Cartridge auto boots to Spectrum mode. Has switch to disable Spectrum ROM.
Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1986
Review: Ramex disk drive and interfaceThe Sinc Times
Review: Sinclair ZX81
A refurbished Sinclair ZX81 version— the Timex Sinclair 1000— is now being distributed throughout North America. Timex Corp. (Waterbury, CT)...
Interface AgeOctober 1982
Review: Spectrum 128K
Preview of the 128K Spectrum (“Derby”).
ZX-AppealDecember 1985
Review: Spectrum 128K
Review of the computer, available from Enlish Micro Connection.
ZX-AppealJanuary 1986
Review: The Timex Sinclair 1000
The Timex Sinclair 1000 is a useful learning tool and a calculating device. It is a low cost alternative for...
John C. Nash
Mary M. Nash
Interface AgeFebruary 1983
REVIEW: The Wafadrive
The Wafadrive is a dual-drive storage device. It’s an all in one system! It has two 128K drives, a RS232...
Eric Boisvert
Kristian Boisvert
Byte Power 1st Class MagazineAugust 1986
Review: Timex 2068 Color Computer
The Timex/Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer resolves many of the complaints users of its predecessors — specifically the T/S 1000...
InfoworldDecember 19, 1983
Review: Timex 2068 Color Computer
Reprint of the review that appeared in Infoworld.
Sinclair Timex User Group NewsletterJanuary 1984
REVIEW: Videoface
This is a device designed for use with the ZX Spectrum 48/128/+2 computers. It’s purpose is to capture composite video,...
Gerald W. GoegeleinByte Power 1st Class MagazineMay 1988
Review: Zebra Disk Drive
One user’s experience with the FDD3 disk system.
Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1986
Review: Zebra OS-64 Sixty-Four Column CartridgeQuarTerSFall 1986
Review: Zebra OS-64 Sixty-Four Column CartridgeZX-AppealFebruary 1987
Review: Zebra Systems Spectrum Emulator
User perspective on the Zebra Spectrum Emulator. Requires OUT 244,3 to activate.
Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1986
Review: Zebra Systems Spectrum Emulator CartridgeQuarTerSSummer 1986
Reviewing Two Printers
One of the first peripherals that most Timex/Sinclair owners purchase for their computers is a printer. Because the TS2068 as...
SUMApril 1986
RGB Monitor Deal for QL/2068
Describes caseless industrial-grade Mitsubishi RGB monitors available through Xiph Computing for $70–$150, confirmed compatible with the Sinclair QL and Timex/Sinclair...
C. MontgomeryThe RAMTOPJan-Feb 1989
ROMPackLISTing NewsletterFebruary 1984
ROMPackLISTing NewsletterSeptember 1993
ROMPAK ROM Card
ROMPAK permits you to use many programs instantly—cartridges in the rough. An adaptor plugs onto your ZX/TS and provides a...
SyntaxJanuary 1984
ROMSwitchLISTing NewsletterNovember 1984
ROMSWITCH
Review of the hardware product from G. Russell Electronics that lets the user switch between ZX Spectrum and TS2068 ROMs.
SINAugust 1985
Russell Electronics ROMSWITCH
Review of the plug-in board that allows for both Timex and ZX Spectrum ROMs inside the computer with a magnet...
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1985
Science and Your Timex-Sinclair
Brief review of the FDZX1 Interface Board from Group Technology. Board allows for automatic measurement, data acquisition and instrument control.
Microcomputing MagazineOctober 1983
Screen monitor improves graphics, saves eyesight
Review of the Gorilla monitor.
Timex Sinclair UserOctober 1983
Signal Reducer
Review of signal reducer from Radio Shack.
The Plotter
Sinclair Mouse News/Notes
AMX Mouse news.
ISTUG NewsletterJune 1988
Sinclair QL
Reprinted from Creative Computing, v10 n12.
CATS NewsletterDecember 1984
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...
Richard CravySUMDecember 1985
Sinclair Timex Add-Ons
Memotech RAM add-ons, High-Resolution Graphics Pak, Centronics Parallel Printer Interface, RS232 Interface.
Computers & ElectronicsJanuary 1983
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
The Spectrum offers colour, high resolution graphics and sound and, at the price, it has just got to be the...
SYNCJuly/August 1982
Sinclair ZX80
Sinclair Research set out to build a simple to use personal computer running Basic and capable of breaking the psychological...
SYNCJanuary/February 1981
Sinclair ZX81 – Toy or tool?
WE SEEM TO HAVE come upon a watershed of computer marketing… it’s getting to the point where we reserve about...
Electronics Today InternationalMarch 1982
Sinclair’s Latest
Review of the ZX81.
Electronics Today InternationalJune 1981
Sinclair’s ZX80: Review of a Very, Very Small Computer
A few days ago, I received a Sinclair ZX80 in the mail. I took it out of the box and...
Dr. Dobb’s JournalFebruary 1981
SLOW Motion
Review of Video Upgrade Board Kit from Computer Engineering Services. Board adds SLOW mode to ZX80 or MicroAce with 8K...
SQ Syntax QuarterlySummer 1983
Smith-Corona Fastext 80
Review of the printer and connecting to the TS 1000.
Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1987
Speak Out and Be Counted: dKTronics Speech Synthesizer
Dk’tronics Speech Synthesizer for the Sinclair Spectrum is available in the U.S. from DAMCO. If you have a T/S 2068...
Time Designs MagazineNovember/December 1985
Special Report: Mass Storage Devices For The TS 2068
Brief overview of A&J Microdrive, DAMCO/Rotronics Wafadrive, Millenia K Disk Interface, Aerco FD-68 Interface.
T-S HorizonsFebruary/March 1985
Spectrum 128 Review
The Spectrum 128 is the latest computer from Sinclair in the Spectrum family. It is housed in a Spectrum +...
SUMJanuary 1986
Spectrum 128K Basic
Overview of the new BASIC.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1988
Spectrum Compatibility & the 2068 Romswitch
As most 2068 owners know by now, you can gain access to the hundreds of Sinclair Spectrum software titles available...
SyncWare NewsJan-Feb 1985
Spectrum Emulator for 2068ZX-AppealSummer 1990
Speech Pack
Speech Pack gives you computer-generated speech through your ZX/TS. Speech Pack is a black box with a special processor and...
SyntaxJanuary 1983
Spotlight on VideoFace by Romantic Robot Ltd.
Review of hardware interface and software that allows user to digitize images from any composite video source.
The Sinclair Desktop Publishing JournalWinter 1991
Stalking the Lost RAM
Paul Hunter of 1630 Forest Hills Dr., Okemos, Mi, 48864, with whom I’ve had the pleasure to converse, is a...
Tom BentSyncWare News1984
Still More Keyboard Mania!LISTing NewsletterJuly 1987
Stringy Floppy for the Timex 1500
Review and overview of the A&J Micro Drive stringy floppy system.
TimelinezMay 1984
Strong and Durable
Review of Memotech’s keyboard.
Timex Sinclair UserDecember 1983
Sun KD-81 full-size keyboard conversion for the ZX/TS
Review of the keyboard kit.
SyntaxMay 1983
Suntronics Keyboard Review
The Suntronics KD-81 Keyboard is a fully cased keyboard with full-size keys, including 2 shift keys, and a space bar....
SUM
T/S1000/ZX81 32-Column Printers: T/S 2040 and Alphacom 32 ComparedCATS NewsletterJune 1985
Talking TimexLISTing NewsletterJuly 1985
Tape Makes a Difference
Since my years with the ZX81 and some time with the TS2068, I have fought the idea of adding another...
SUMMay 1986
Tasman Parallel Printer Interface
One user’s notes about using the interface with the 2068.
Timex Sinclair User Group Newsletter: Ottawa Chapter
The “QS Sound Board” for the ZX80/81
Based on the extremely versatile AY-3-8910 sound generator chip, the QS Sound Board features complete software control of the frequency...
SYNCSeptember/October 1981
The “QS Sound Board” for the ZX80/81
Based on the extremely versatile AY-3-8910 sound generator chip, the QS Sound Board features complete software control of the frequency...
SYNCSpecial Issue 1982
The 2040: Efficient, Fast and Affordable
Review of the printer.
Timex Sinclair UserAugust 1983
The 64 Column Operating System Cartridge
Reprint of Zebra instructions for the cartridge.
ZXir QLive Alive!Spring 1998
The A&J Microdrive
Review and overview of the system.
Sinc-LinkJuly/August 1985
The AERCO Centronics InterfaceThe RAMTOPAugust 1985
The Aerco Disk Drive System
Review of the AERCO disk drive system for the TS 1000.
Paul CaleySYNCNovember/December 1983
The Aerco FD-68 Disk System
Review of the system.
Update MagazineJanuary 1988
The AERCO FD-68 Disk System
Review/overview from new user.
The Data ExpansionOctober 1987
The American QL: A Peek InsideLISTing NewsletterOctober 1989
The Amstrad PC1512
At last! A powerful IBM-compatible personal computer with the popular ‘Mouse’ and software, all at an affordable price.
The Data ExpansionAugust 1987
The Byte-Back MD-68 ModemZXir QLive Alive!Fall 1992
The DAMCO/Rotronics Wafadrive Reviewed
Review of the streaming cassette storage system.
Time Designs MagazineMay/June 1985
The Digitizer and What’s HappeningSMUG BytesMarch 1990
The Disciple Disk-Operating System
The Disciple Interface is primarily a disk interface, but it also offers several other features which probably make it the...
Time Designs MagazineJuly/August 1987
The Floppy Alternative
Review of the CAI Stringy Floppy.
SQ Syntax QuarterlySummer 1983
The GP-100A From MemotechSynchro-SetteMarch 1983
The Intercontroller
In SYNC (3:4) I reviewed the Votem—a device which converts continuously changing voltages from sensing transducers, such as a temperature...
Lawrence KellySYNCMarch/April 1984
The Kleen Line Modem Protector
You’ve probably heard of how power line surges, spikes, glitches, and brown outs can interrupt and even damage your computer...
T-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
The Oliger Disk SystemThe RAMTOPJune 1986
The Oliger TS-2068 SAFE DISK System
Review of the hardware and DOS.
Update MagazineJanuary 1988
The Omni-Emu
Review of the Spectrum emultor from Doug Dewey.
Time Designs MagazineMarch/April 1985
The PC8300 ComputerSMUG BytesApril 1988
The PC8300: A Clone of the T/S1000, Part 2Sincus NewsJuly - August 1987
The PC8300: First ThoughtsSLUG NewsletterJanuary 1988
The PLUS ‘D’ Disk Drive InterfaceISTUG NewsletterNovember - December 1990
The Printer PortPeter HaleSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterSeptember - October 1989
The Quicksilva Programmable Character Generator
The Quicksilva Programmable Character Generator is a single circuit board which plugs into the QS Motherboard or the QS Edge...
SYNCNovember/December 1982
The Ramex/Amdek Disk SystemThe PlotterMarch 1986
The ROMPAK System
The Rompak cartridge system is an excellent low cost accessory for any ZX/TS user. The cartridge is a plugin EPROM...
Greg BuscheSYNCMarch/April 1984
The Rotronics Wafadrive: An inexpensive alternative to cassettes
Those of us with ZX81s and TS1000s remember well the long and doubtful loading times of our original machines. To...
SUMMay 1985
The Schon Replacement Keyboard
The SCHON replacement keyboard is supplied in two parts, the keyboard-circuit board, and a new case top that fits directly...
Chuck PlattQL ReportJune 15, 1987
The Sears 13″ Monitor/TVCATS NewsletterJanuary - February 1985
The Sinclair ZX81: Small Review of a Small Computer
The ZX81 is the recent entry from Sinclair for lowest cost computers, and a very delightful entry it is. It...
Jerry ChamkisDr. Dobb’s JournalApril 1982
The Spectrum PlusCATS NewsletterDecember 1984
The Super Gold Card
OK the title is a little play on words. Miracle’s new Super Gold Card is quick! Even if you already...
John ImpellizzeriInternational QL ReportNovember/December 1994
The Tasman Interface
A lot has happened over the past year for those of us who bought a T/S 2068 computer. Not everything...
Lonnie KendallTriangle Sinclair Users GroupNov/Dec 1984
The Thurnall System
The TE devices are a sound investment: They are well built and at a reasonable price for Sinclair expansion. If...
SYNCJanuary/February 1984
The Times They are a’ Changing: The Building of a MicroAce
What do you get with the MicroAce? It comes with processor, cassette interface, pressure-sensitive keyboard, video interface, power supply, 2K...
SYNCJanuary/February 1981
The Timex 2040 PrinterSynchro-SetteApril 1983
The Timex Sinclair 2068: Was it too little, too late?
What can you say about a new computer that’s about a year and a half behind the times? I grew...
Video GamesMay 1984
The Timex-Sinclair 2068
Having stunned the computer world with the inexpensive, tiny, black and white computer that bears his surname, inventor Clive Sinclair...
Creative ComputingMarch 1984
The Timex/Sinclair 1000, a low-cost, book-size micro
The cheapest computer on the market that offers BASIC and a TV output is the Timex/Sinclair 1000. Marketed by Timex...
InfoworldMay 30, 1983
The Timex/Sinclair 2040 Personal Printer
After a long wait, the Timex/Sinclair 2040 Personal Printer is finally available in the United States at most outlets that...
Randall GliddenSYNCNovember/December 1983
The Timex/Sinclair 2040 Printer
Reprinted from Compute.
LISTing NewsletterMay 1992
The Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Timex/Sinclair 2068 is the latest addition to the Timex line of home computers. Retailing for $199.95, the 2068 features...
Compute!March 1984
The Trump Card
The Trump Card combines a disk interface, 768K of RAM, Toolkit II for SuperBASIC, screen dump, static and dynamic RAM...
Update MagazineOctober 1988
The Trump CardZX-AppealSummer 1988
The Trump Card
The Trump Card is simply the most useful single addition you get for the Sinclair QL. It combines a disk...
The RAMTOPJanuary/February 1988
The TS2068 and the Commodore 1520 Plotter
Review of John McMichael’s interface and driver software to allow for printing to the 1520.
Time Designs MagazineMarch/April 1988
The Votem
The Votem, to play on James J. Carr’s book Digital Interfacing to an Analog World (Tab Books, Summit, PA. 1978),...
SYNCJuly/August 1983
The Winky Board II
Review of the Winky Board II.
Synchro-SetteFebruary 1983
The Z88: Experience of a UserCATS NewsletterAugust 1988
The Zebra Graphics Tablet: A Review
The Zebra Graphics tablet is a hardware and software combination using the popular Koala Pad graphics tablet–the same type used...
Joseph WilliamsonSUMAugust 1985
The ZON X-81 Sound Generator
The Bi-Pak ZON promises a "huge range of possible sounds." It certainly has great potential, but that potential is not...
Sharon Zardetto AkerSYNCNovember/December 1983
There’s lots of potential in the newest Timex
One of the pitfalls of buying computers new on the market is having to take some things on faith. Manufacturers...
January 15, 1984
Thomas J. Bent’s ZX81/TS1000 ROM UpgradeZX-AppealFebruary 1987
Timex 1000 CloneZX-AppealApril 1987
Timex 1000 CloneLISTing NewsletterMay - June 1987
Timex 1000 CloneNite-Times NewsApril 1987
Timex v Spectrum
Ian Logan looks at the US answer to the Spectrum – the Timex-Sinclair 2068.
Popular Computing WeeklyOctober 13-19, 1983
Timex/Sinclair News & Resources: Z88 Preview
A preview of Sir Clive Sinclair’s Cambridge Z88 laptop computer, based on a review by Guy Kewney in the March...
The RAMTOPMar 1987
Timex/Sinclair’s Timely Update
Projected and actual release dates for new computers seldom coincide, and the Timex/Sinclair color computer fell prey to that ‘arrival...
Microcomputing MagazineFebruary 1984
Tiny invention makes perfect saves & loads
Review of the Winky Board 2.
Timex Sinclair UserSeptember 1983
TMK Color Monitor
The TMK monitor/TV (model #201b) is a low resolution 9″ monitor and TV combination. The unit stands 13″ by 10″...
SUMSeptember 1984
To Buy or Not to Buy?
Reviews of ES-II system switch box by Electronic Shop, ZXFORTH by the Forth Dimension, Memotech keyboard.
Sinclair Users NetworkApril 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? — Crash Guard by Expense Cutter Products
A review of the Crash Guard acrylic RAM pack stabilizer ($19.95) from Expense Cutter Products, designed to prevent the notorious...
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? — E-Z Keyboard by E-Z Key
A review of the E-Z Key 60-key tactile keyboard ($84.95) that plugs directly into the ZX/TS expansion port with no...
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? — MW-100 Printer by Mindware
A review of the Mindware MW-100 impact printer ($129), evaluating its 16-characters-per-line output at approximately 1 line per second.
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? — Timex 2040 Printer
A review of the newly launched Timex 2040 thermal printer ($99.95), covering its 32-character-per-line output, 50-80 cps print speed, and...
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? Firmware
Review of Memotext by Memotech.
Sinclair Users NetworkJuly 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? Hardware
Reviews of Mindware MW-100 printer, Crash Guard from Expense Cutter Products, Power Line Filter from HB Industries.
Sinclair Users NetworkJanuary 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? Hardware
Reviews of E-Z Keyboard from E-Z Key, Timex 2040 printer, Battery Backup from SyncWare.
Sinclair Users NetworkMarch 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? Hardware
Review of Memocalc by Memotech.
Sinclair Users NetworkMay 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? Hardware
Review of Timex/Sinclair 1500.
Sinclair Users NetworkJuly 1983
To Buy or Not to Buy? Hardware
Review of Hunter Board.
Sinclair Users NetworkJune 1983
Tom Woods NVRAM BoardNite-Times NewsDecember 1987
Translation of a Z88 Review that appeared in the November 1987 issue of the French magazine Science & Vie MicroSinc-LinkMarch/April 1988
Trump Card User’s Guide
This series of articles will bring to light some of the very powerful features of the TRUMP CARD and TOOLKIT...
Update MagazineJanuary 1990
TS 2068 Review
When I last wrote about the 2068 two months ago, I really didn’t have a chance to put the computer...
SUM
TS-2068 Gets Rave Reviews
Since Timex finally introduced its new Timex-Sinclair 2068 color computer this past October/November, it has received very favorable reviews in...
SUM
TS1000 Clone Hardware Analysis
Detailed chip-level and hardware analysis of a TS1000-compatible clone, described in the issue’s table of contents as Bob Orrfelt digging...
Bob OrrfeltTimelinezMay 1987
TS1000 Test and Review
Syntax purchased and tested the TS1000.
SyntaxSeptember 1982
TS2050 Modem
I ordered the Timex 2050 modem back in January hoping I would get it in time to use in a...
SUMJune 1984
TS2068 Hardware Project Review: The SMUG Video DigitiserSinc-LinkMay/June 1990
TS2068 Software Review: Videotex Digitiser SoftwareSinc-LinkMay/June 1990
TS2068 vs TI 99/4A and TRS-80 Coco II
Many people have asked me which computer is the “best” computer. That has always been a tough question to answer....
Sincus NewsDecember 1984
Turning Your Sinclair-Timex into a Smart Terminal
Review of Byte-Back MD-1 and MD-2 modems.
Sinclair Timex User Group NewsletterOctober 1983
Two Inexpensive Power Backup Supplies
Both SVR-2 and UPS-1 prevent power loss from transients or total power failure.
SyntaxJuly 1983
UM-64 Memory Module
Using bigger memories creates opportunities for greater losses in a crash. Byte-Back’s battery-back-up scheme cuts this risk. You’ll also get...
SyntaxJanuary 1984
User Report: Insight’s 16K RAM Pack
At first glance you might ask, “Is that all there is to it?” I opened the shipping box to find...
SyntaxFebruary 1982
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...
Richard CravySUMDecember 1985
Using My ED Disk Drives
When the Miracle in Newport II was announced, I decided to go all out and upgrade my QL system. Part...
Gary NortonNESQLUG NewsSeptember/October 1994
Using the Byte-Back Modem
The Byte-Back modem is a fine device. It works well and actually does more than advertised. The instruction manual, on...
SYNCSeptember/October 1983
Videoface by Romantic Robot Ltd.VISTA Newsletter
VOTEM interface board
VOTEM stands for voltage and temperature, and that’s what this new interface from Down East Computers is all about.
SyntaxOctober 1982
Welcoming the T-2068T. S. S. NewsnotesMay - June 1985
Westridge 2050 Modem
This product would have been the TS2050 Modem if Timex had sold it.
SyntaxJuly 1984
What’ll They Think of Next?
Review of Hand Saver and Octoputs, by Electrocomp; both are accessories for Atari joysticks.
Timex Sinclair UserNovember 1983
When the lights go out …
The Cramic-81 is a low-power, battery-backup RAM. It uses up-to-date technology such as lithium batteries to maintain your RAM’s contents...
Timex Sinclair UserJuly 1983
Winback Version 2.20
If you happen to own a Miracle hard drive or the new ED (3.2 meg) drives you’re going to eventually...
Frank DavisInternational QL ReportMarch/April 1993
Winkey Board 2000
Review of the cassette signal conditioner from G. Russell Electronics.
T. S. S. Newsnotes
Winky 2000LISTing NewsletterOctober 1984
Winky Board 2000
The WINKY BOARD 2000 from G. Russell Electronics is a small load filter board that plugs into your line between...
T-S HorizonsFebruary/March 1985
Winky Board II
Winky Board’s designer bills it as a tape sound conditioner that lets you save bad tapes and copy any ZX/TS...
SyntaxAugust 1983
Winky Board IIThe PlotterNovember 1983
Word processing potential
THIS handsomely designed unit, put out by Memotech, allows the user to connect the T/S1000,ZX81 to a “normal” parallel printer....
Timex Sinclair UserJune 1983
Your View ReviewTimex Sinclair User Group Newsletter: Ottawa Chapter
Z88 … more on Sir Clive’s microchip wonder
Overview of the laptop computer.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1988
Z88 Review
Republished from Computer Shopper.
Stan VeitThe Data ExpansionJuly 1988
Zebra Disk Drive System for the 2068
Unless you have been out of the country for the past year, I am sure that you have heard about...
Time Designs MagazineNovember/December 1985
Zebra Graphics Tablet for 2068
Have you been looking for a way to do screen displays easier than figuring the PLOT and DRAW positions? This...
Dennis JurriesTime Designs MagazineSeptember/October 1985
Zebra Graphics Tablet Tech-Draw Software
ZebraPainter, TECH-DRAW and the Zebra Graphics Tablet reviewed.
T-S HorizonsMay/June 1985
Zebra Joystick
Review of the joystick adaptor.
Sinclair Timex User Group NewsletterMarch 1984
Zebra Joystick AdapterThe Plotter
Zebra Joystick AdaptorQuarTerSSummer 1985
Zebra Light Pen
Zebra’s pen consists of a wand about 6″ long with photocell assembly. It plugs into a board containing input jacks...
SyntaxOctober 1983
Zebra Systems WC2050 to RS232 KitThe PlotterApril 1987
Zebra TalkerLISTing NewsletterAugust 1985
Zebra Talker – A Review
The Zebra Talker is a hardware and software combination that will allow you to synthesize human speech. The system is...
Joseph WilliamsonSUMJuly 1985
Zebra-Talker Speech Synthesizer
Review of the Votrax SC-01-based speech synthesis unit.
Time Designs MagazineJuly/August 1985
Zenith MonitorThe Plotter
ZX 81 News and Resources
ZX81 hardware expert Bruce Taylor, of Budget Robotics & Computing, has announced the release of his book, Build a Microcomputer-Controlled...
T-S HorizonsApril 1986
ZX-81/TS1000 Clone: The PC8300LISTing NewsletterMay - June 1987
ZX81 – The New Standard
For only $149, you now get 8K BASIC, continuous display, the choice of channel 2 or 3 and a newly...
SyntaxNovember 1981
ZX81 Cassette Interface
The Winky Board II is a cassette interface for Timex Sinclair computers that filters electrical interference to yeild clean easy...
Computers & ElectronicsJune 1983
ZX81 Keyboard from Memotech
The keyboard duplicates Sinclair’s keyboard, but with full-travel keys and an extra shift key in the top right corner.
SyntaxMay 1983
ZX81 News & Resources
Note about a bug in the AERCO CP2.2 ROM. Report on the John Oliger TMS9918 Video Upgrade.
Sinc-LinkNovember/December 1985
ZX81 Printer ReviewElectronics Today InternationalMarch 1983
ZX99 Tape Control System
Review of the system available from data-assette.
SyntaxSeptember 1982
ZXTalker ReviewTimelinezJuly - August 1983
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