Welcome to TimexSinclair.com, your definitive resource for everything related to the Sinclair and Timex/Sinclair computers in the United States. From the groundbreaking Sinclair ZX81 that brought affordable computing to American homes in 1982, to the Timex/Sinclair 2068, we celebrate these remarkable machines that introduced a generation to the world of programming and digital innovation.

Timex/Sinclair

The American chapter—Timex brought Sinclair’s vision to U.S. homes.

1982

Timex/Sinclair 1000

The U.S. version of the ZX81, available for under $100 at retail stores across America. This machine democratized computing in the United States.

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1983

Timex/Sinclair 1500

Enhanced version of the Timex/Sinclair 1000 with 16K RAM built in, ZX Spectrum style case and keyboard.

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1983

Timex/Sinclair 2068

Color graphics, sound capabilities, and a cartridge port made the 2068 the ultimate U.S. Sinclair experience with serious computing power.

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Sinclair

The pioneering machines from Clive Sinclair that revolutionized home computing.

1980

Sinclair ZX80

The machine that started it all—revolutionary for its price point and brought computing to everyday people.

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1981

Sinclair ZX81

The machine that brought computing to the masses. Sold over 1.5 million units worldwide—legendary affordability and hackability made it an icon.

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1982

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

The ZX Spectrum brought vibrant color graphics and sound to the home computer market, selling over 5 million units worldwide.

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1984

Sinclair QL

Sinclair’s ambitious 32-bit business computer. Multitasking OS, built-in Microdrives—ahead of its time with professional aspirations.

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1987

Cambridge Z88

Sinclair’s ambitious 32-bit business computer. Multitasking OS, built-in Microdrives—ahead of its time with professional aspirations.

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Its Halloween night and you find yourself without an edible treat in the house. Computer owners, you can trick the kids with a treat sweeter to children than any candy. Turn to your computer, type in our Trick or Treat program, move the computer into your foyer, and you and your computer will be ready…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 05.29.26
After you’ve logged in your daily jog around the block (see “Logging Your Jogging,” pages 80 to 82). you might want to test your Pulse Rate by typing in this program and running it. When your computer tells you to stand by . . ., place your fingertip (not your thumb) on the Lnner surface…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 05.29.26
Throw out your Swiss army knife; this Halloween you can carve a pumpkin with a cursor! That’s right: just type this program into your computer, run it, and your computer will create a Jack-o’-Lantern right on your screen! Put the monitor in your front window, and watch your pumpkin be the talk of the neighborhood…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 05.29.26
The little Timex Sinclair 1500 comes equipped with 16K RAM, which can be expanded to 32K. In contrast with the flat-membrane keyboard of the TS1000, the TS1500 has 40 fullmovement keys, including 22 graphics characters. The TS1500 also features the “one touch” key-word entry, first introduced on the TS1000. This allows the user to enter…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 05.29.26
Insert your names into a nursery rhyme.article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 05.29.26
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