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by TS1000 Library User
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: Welcome Area
Topic: Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983
Replies: 14
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Re: Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983

Cool info on the MicroAce and ZX80 design! :) I found another article about the Sinclair ZX80 and Timex 1000 library lending program here on page 9 of Timex Sinclair User 4: http://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/revistas/timex_sinclair_user_4.pdf This is a really cool classic computer ma...
by TS1000 Library User
Sat May 22, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: Welcome Area
Topic: Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983
Replies: 14
Views: 6718

Re: Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983

You'll find some resources over here: https://www.timexsinclair.com/computers/timex-sinclair-1000/ Cool site I liked the descriptions and photos of the systems, wonder if the MicroAce influenced the ZX81/TS1000 black case and streamlining. Checked out of the library? I learned something new today, ...
by TS1000 Library User
Wed May 05, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: Welcome Area
Topic: Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983
Replies: 14
Views: 6718

Re: Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983

Thanks Moggy and Barry! I've been reading the manuals online and have downloaded EightyOne and some classics and amazing new games like 1K hires Qbert and ZX81 Assembly lessons from Dr Beep. That is a very interesting article you linked on rewriting the video driver for tile based blitter games, I'm...
by TS1000 Library User
Tue May 04, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Welcome Area
Topic: Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983
Replies: 14
Views: 6718

Hello I took a Timex out of the Library in 1983

TimexComputerPower.jpg Hi! I had a 4K TRS-80 when my local library obtained Timex Sinclair 1000's for patrons to take out on loan like books . It was fascinating to check out the Timex Sinclair 1000 and Sinclair BASIC, and the 2K was quite usable with the screen efficient memory scheme. I didn't ge...