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kevintoms.bsky.social @kevintoms.bsky.social · 1d

The earliest version of the original Football Manager was created for the ZX81 as a text-only game! 🙂

#KevinToms #FootballManager #ZX81 #ZXSpectrum #SirCliveSinclair #RetroGames #HomeComputers #8bit #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro

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Jim Blimey @jimblimey.com · 1d

How about Speccy ASCII version? Takes a good couple of minutes

ASCII rendering of the Mandelbrot set on a ZX Spectrum (32x21)

10 CLS
20 FOR Y=0 TO 21
30 FOR X=0 TO 31
40 LET A=(X-16)/6: LET B=(Y-10)/6
50 LET I=0: LET R=0: LET S=0
60 LET Z=0
70 IF I=15 OR Z>4 THEN GO TO 130
80 LET NR=R*R-S*S+A
90 LET NS=2*R*S+B
100 LET R=NR: LET S=NS
110 LET Z=R*R+S*S: LET I=I+1
120 GO TO 70
130 PRINT CHR$(32+I);
140 NEXT X
150 PRINT
160 NEXT Y
170 PAUSE 0

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 1d

Fuck yeah

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 1d

America doing America. But to themselves now.

Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 1d

An extremely early Jeff Minter title from 1981 for the ZX81.

www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/...

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · Sep 13

Advert Lucky Dip: Oct 1987: Z88 Computer ad from Cambridge Computer (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) #zxspectrum #retrogaming

(+Mains Adapter; RAM and EPROM packs; I/O software and cable; EPROM eraser; RS232 printer cable; and Modem)

«THIS COMPACT. THIS POWERFUL.»

Advertisement for the Z88 computer, highlighting its compact size, powerful software, and wide range of accessories. It's less than an inch thick, weighs under two pounds, runs on four AA batteries, and its software can do word processing and can be used as a spreadsheet.

THIS COMPACT. THIS POWERFUL.

Z88.£24999
+ VAT
The Z88 computer, from Clive Sinclair.
It's less than an inch thick, and the size of an
A4 pad. It weighs under two pounds. It runs on
four AA batteries.
And it costs just £249.99 plus VAT.
A computer, above all.
From the start, the Z88 was designed to give
you all the capability of a personal computer in a
package that dramatically increases its
convenience.
The Z88 has a comp-
rehensive suite of software
built in. Word-processing,
spreadsheet, and more...
all powerful applications
software, all offering
the same sorts of facilities you have on your
desktop PC.
And because the Z88 is a personal computer
in its own right, it can exchange information with
your IBM-compatible via its RS232 port. Load a
document from your desk-top, work on it while
you're away, load the revisions back in on your
return. The same port also feeds virtually any
popular printer...
Screen? The latest supertwist liquid crystal.
It's a massive improvement on ordinary displays
- and provides a large working area of 8 lines x 94
characters. It also includes a unique page map
that shows you where you are on a complete page.
Forget fragile disks, forget bulky disk drives.
Memory? The Z88 comes with 32K of RAM
built-in-enough for a 2,000-word
document. Extra RAM comes
in the form of rugged, solid-state
packs - each measuring just over
two inches square by 3/8 inches thick.
In 32K and 128K, these packs
simply slot into the Z88 to expand its RAM to as
much as 416K. And with the coming introduction
of 1Mbyte packs, you'll have total RAM of over
3Mbytes at your disposal enough to hold the
complete works of Shakespeare. And more power
than virtually any desktop PC.
A box file (or...

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Old UK Christmas Catalogues @oldukcataloguesxm.bsky.social · 19d

#Christmas 1985: Computers & Accessories and Electronics from Dixons

(+Spectrum 'Plus' Complete Home Computer Outfit; Sinclair QL; Spectrum Compatible Printer; Spectra-Video Joystick with Interface; Datacoder; and Amazing Flat-Screen TV)

Dixons Christmas ad featuring Sinclair home computer deals. Highlights include the Spectrum 'Plus' outfit, Sinclair QL, a compatible printer, joystick, and a flat-screen TV. Free software and accessories are offered with various packages. The ad promotes no-deposit instant credit.

(+Amazing Flat-Screen TV
Datacoder
Sinclair QL
Spectra-Video Joystick with Interface
Spectrum 'Plus' Complete Home Computer Outfit
and Spectrum Compatible Printer)

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Frenkel @frenkel.bsky.social · 16d

Doom8088: Sinclair QL Edition

Doom is really slow on a computer with a Motorola 68008 CPU @ 7.5 MHz.

Slow down the video for a more realistic speed.

youtu.be/128qVyAWIsg

Doom8088: Sinclair QL Edition

YouTube video by DookNookim

youtu.be

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Old UK Print Ads 70s/80s/90s @oldukprintads7890s.bsky.social · 14d

Sep 1985: Sinclair QL With 5 FREE cartridges ad from Currys

(+Sinclair 48K Spectrum 'Plus'; ACORN Electron 32K Computer with Data Recorder & Software; and Sinclair Micro TV)

«Currys Half-Price Computer Scoops»

This is a composite advertisement for 3 home computers and their peripherals, one of which has been reduced to half price. Currys are offering an Acorn Electron 32K computer with data recorder and software for under £100 and savings of up to £140 on Sinclair products.

Currys Half-Price Computer Scoops

PAGE 8 THE MIRROR, Saturday, September 7, 1985
ACORN COMPUTER PACKAGE UNDER £100
ACORN ELECTRON 32K
Computer with Data Recorder & Software
32K RAM home computer programmed in BBC 'Basic'– the language used in thousands of schools.
Full size professional QWERTY keyboard with 10 user definable keys and single key entry for key words.
Superb quality TV output.
Outstanding high resolution colour graphics.
Currys usual price when sold separately £202.92
COMPLETE £99.99
OUTFIT
PRICE
No Deposit Instant Credit. *Only £5 monthly with BudgetCard. APR 31.3% (variable) by direct debit.
AMAZING SINCLAIR OUTFIT
SINCLAIR
48K Spectrum 'Plus'
World famous 48K RAM computer with graphics, sound and QWERTY keyboard. FREE Data Recorder for loading and storing data. FREE 10- PACK of Sinclair software PLUS Quickshot I Joystick with dedicated Sinclair interface. Currys usual price when sold separately £240.67
COMPLETE OUTFIT PRICE
£139.99
SAVE
£100
Complete Sinclair Spectrum Outfit (as above) PLUS incredible Sinclair Micro TV SAVE £140
Currys usual price when sold separately £340.66
SINCLAIR QL with 5 FREE CARTRIDGES
Massive memory computer with 2 built-in microdrives, high resolution graphics and multi-tasking capability FREE software cartridges including Word Processing, Spreadsheet,
Database, Graphics and 5 Game Cartridge. Currys usual price £399.99
SCOOP PRICE £199.99
Currys usual price = price previously charged but not necessarily for 28 consecutive days in previous 6 months. Offers subject to availability. Terms may vary locally, Instant credit subject to status = acceptable identity + recognised cheque or credit card. APR 31.3% (variable) by direct debit
No deposit credit only...

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Old UK Print Ads 70s/80s/90s @oldukprintads7890s.bsky.social · 12d

Oct 1984: BBC 'B' 32k RAM ad from Dixons

(+Commodore 64 Business Outfit; Sinclair QL Personal Computer; Toshiba MSX 64k RAM; Superb Amstrad Computer Outfit with Colour Monitor; Amstrad Computer with Green Screen VDU; Sinclair Spectrum 48K; and Saisho Datacorder)

Advertisement for computer deals including Commodore 64, BBC 'B', Sinclair Spectrum, and Amstrad computers. Features printers, monitors and software packages. Also features Toshiba and Sinclair computers. It is an offer with discounts and credit options.

Dixons FANTASTIC
COMPUTER
DEALS!
SALE LAST FEW DAYS!

BBC 'B' 32k RAM
As used in 1000s of schools
throughout Britain! Buy the BBC
computer at Dixons now and take advantage
of this great double offer! A FREE Saisho
Datacorder PLUS 5 FREE cassettes!
Outstanding features include 73-key full-stroke
QWERTY keyboard with ten user-definable
keys. Superb range of software available.
NO DEPOSIT INSTANT CREDIT. ONLY £17 MONTHLY WITH CHARGECARD. TYPICAL APR 29.8%
FREE £56 of Software
SINCLAIR
SPECTRUM 48k 8-colour high-resolution
graphics. 10-octave sound. (monitor extra)
six-cassette software pack (Dixons Total
List Price £56.70)
FREE
Consisting of- 64k RAM Commodore 64 computer.
Commodore Printer.
Disc Drive. 'Easy-Script'
and 'Easy-File'software
6-Game Disc.
Introduction to Basic'
software. Dixons Total
List Price £769.96
Commodore
TOSHIBA MSX 64k RAM 73-key keyboard. PLUS FREE SAISHO DR10
Dalacorder. (Dixons Price £29.90).
Personal Computer 32-bit processor with 128k memory.
Complete with software package.
For your nearest Dixons
shop simply use Dixons
24-HOUR PHONE SERVICE 01-581 2268
Dixons List Price = price previously charged but not necessarily for 28 consecutive days in
the previous 6 months. Offers subject to availability. Instant Credit, subject to status = signed
bankers order + acceptable identity + recognised credit card. APR/prices may vary locally.
Chargecard by Club 24 Ltd. Written credit details: Dixons Ltd., 18-24 High Street. Edgware. Middx.
NO DEPOSIT INSTANT CREDIT, ONLY £23 MONTHLY WITH CHARGECARD.
TYPICAL APR 29.8%
SALE £750
NO DEPOSIT
INSTANT CREDIT
Now you can have up to
£750 Instant Credit with
Chargecard. Typical
APR 29.8%.
LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED
We promise to refund the difference if you...

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Frenkel @frenkel.bsky.social · 10d

Doom for Sinclair QL running on Spectrum Next QL core

youtu.be/LyAntMtfyDs

Doom for Sinclair QL running on Spectrum Next QL core

YouTube video by Federico Achaerandio

youtu.be

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Nanoraptor @nanoraptor.danamania.com · 4d

The QL - I've had my way with 128s, and already have one lovely working.

Fun fact: I've never so much as seen let alone touched anything Sinclair.

an ngl question asking: "You have two machines a commodore 128 and a sinclair ql to repair. due to a weird quirk of fate they both have varta batteries inside them that are about to go critical and due to some weird time stuff will both instantly corrode the main boards. Which one do you save?"

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Binary Dinosaurs @binarydinosaurs.co.uk · 8d

First machine I remember using was the black version of that PET, we were playing space invaders on a school lunchbreak. MY first machine was the venerable ZX80 that my Dad (teacher at the same school) borrowed from my Physics teacher.

This is my CURRENT ZX80, not the one I used at school. Lovely plastic awfulness with a screen that blanked every time you pressed a key. Typing in the programs in the BASIC manual was a lesson in frustration but it obviously didn't faze me because I soon bought my own ZX81.

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Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development ) @kevedwardsretro.bsky.social · 2d

This is pure gold. A who's who guide to the staff at Sinclair Research Limited, from 1984. Photos and details for everyone at the various offices around the UK. There's some great hairstyles and clothing - you have been warned!
www.sinclairql.net/downloads/19...

www.sinclairql.net

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 3d

Is it gone?

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 4d

The Hobbit

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George Beckett @markgbeckett.bsky.social · 4d

Making good progress with disassembly of Tree Forth/ ZX Forth ROM for #ZX81 and #Minstrel3. Disassembly is about two thirds done and source now builds for PAL and NTSC, both original and improved code. #forth #retrogaming github.com/markgbeckett...

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 4d

Fake black eye makeup or it didn’t happen.

Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 4d

Sinclair BASIC is not a dating site!

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George Beckett @markgbeckett.bsky.social · 4d

Very interesting read for #retrocomputing fans www.bbc.com/future/artic...

A digital dark age? The people rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks

From lectures by Stephen Hawking to the letters of British politician Neil Kinnock – it's a race against time to save the historical treasures locked away on old floppy disks.

www.bbc.com

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 4d

TGIF

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Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 6d

Nearly forgot: If you're the other side of the equator I can recommend Dean's kits: www.tindie.com/stores/dinot...

Dino Boards on Tindie

Reliving the 80s thru retro computing

www.tindie.com

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Sinclair Research @sinclairresearch.bsky.social · 6d

Yes - they’re great too

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Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 6d

Stephen over at www.scc.me.uk has loads of kits too!

Small Computer Central

Homebrew 8-bit retro computing

www.scc.me.uk

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Tynemouth Software @tynemouthsoftware.co.uk · 6d

Or you could build a fully ZX81 compatible DIY kit if you still have a hankering to play 3D Monster Maze on real hardware.
www.tindie.com/products/tyn...
The kit is also available from z80kits.com so you can pick one up when you're getting your RC2014 bits.
z80kits.com/shop/tynemou...

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