... Spectrum+ 128K Introduction The ZX Spectrum+ 128K was the most substantial development of the Spectrum carried out by <strong>Sinclair Research</strong>. It doubled the memory of the 48K Spectrum, added a much more capable sound chip, introduced a new version of Sinclair BASIC and provided a number of facilities designed to make practical use of the ...
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ZX Spectrum+ Introduction In October 1984, <strong>Sinclair Research</strong> introduced the ZX Spectrum+, an updated version of the highly successful 48K ZX Spectrum. The new machine replaced the distinctive rubber-key case with a larger, more conventional design and introduced a substantially improved keyboard, while retaining the Spectrum's ...
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ZX Spectrum 16K and 48K Introduction The ZX Spectrum was launched by <strong>Sinclair Research</strong> in April 1982, following the success of the ZX81. Designed by Richard Altwasser and developed with Sinclair's emphasis on keeping costs low, it combined colour graphics, sound and a compact design with an unusually low launch price. Two versions were ...
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The Amstrad Spectrum Computers When Amstrad acquired <strong>Sinclair Research</strong>'s computer business in 1986, the future of the ZX Spectrum was far from certain. The Spectrum had already established itself as one of Britain's most successful home computers, but the market was changing rapidly and Sinclair's original machines were beginning to show ...
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... Sinclair ZX Spectrum BASIC Programming, Steven Vickers (author), Robin Bradbeer (editor) ZX Spectrum 128 Introduction, <strong>Sinclair Research</strong> Ltd (publisher) ZX Spectrum+2, Amstrad Consumer Electronics (publisher), Ivor Spittal (author), Robin Goodwins (author), Steven Vickers (extracts only), Robin Bradbeer (extracts only) ZX Spectrum +3, ...
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... was flooded with joystick interfaces, from simple one-port devices, to joystick ports with built-in sound amplifiers. <strong>Sinclair Research</strong> even released its own joystick interface, the ZX Interface 2. The Interface 2 has two joystick ports and a ROM cartridge slot for a very limited range of software, and it is for this reason I also ...
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