Zx spectrum 128k

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Crayon21
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Zx spectrum 128k

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is there any noticeable difference between the 128k model and the 48K version, other than basic?
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Re: Zx spectrum 128k

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There are some "noticeable" differences as follows:

1. 128KB RAM vs 48KB RAM
2. different timings
3. embedded AY PSG chip on board
4. RGB video output on board
5. second video memory bank

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Actually, apart from a small number of extra commands, the BASIC itself is the same. The 128K BASIC however uses a full screen editor instead of a line editor. This new editor accepts command words and function words as normal typed in, letter by letter entry rather than the 16k/48k keyword entry system.

Although if you wish, you can go back to 16k/48k BASIC and line editor if you want.

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Re: Zx spectrum 128k

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1024MAK wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:09 pm Actually, apart from a small number of extra commands, the BASIC itself is the same. The 128K BASIC however uses a full screen editor instead of a line editor. This new editor accepts command words and function words as normal typed in, letter by letter entry rather than the 16k/48k keyword entry system.

Although if you wish, you can go back to 16k/48k BASIC and line editor if you want.

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it's a lot smoother than 48k basic. i love that
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Re: Zx spectrum 128k

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are there any programming books on the 128?
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