2068/Spectrum Wares

First of all, some user correspondence:

Bob Welburn of Lake Worth, FL writes, “I purchased an emulator from Jack Keene, Dallas, TX, and found it to be terrific! Simply insert in the T/S 2068 cartridge port. It has it’s own on/off switch with LED indicator light. Good buy for $35.”

Syd Wyncoop of Portland, OR writes, “I have just received a new adventure puzzle from Software Supermarket, titled EVERYONE’S A WALLY. It is even better than WALLY for those of you familiar with the first version…by mistake, I found out it runs on the [stock] 2068. I then investigated WALLY, and found it also runs on the [stock] 2068.”

Also, Dave Maccarone of Damco Enterprises sent the letter that appears at the bottom/right hand column of this page.

In the “What’s New?” Dept.: Bob Dyl reports that he is holding a free giveway for all members of his EMC software club. The prize? A brand new Spectrum! Also, Bob reported that Doug Dewey’s Sinclair Microdrive Adapter board will be encased (in a plastic box). “ARTWORX“, a graphics design software package, that has been previously offered for the T/S 2068 here in the U.S., is now available in a Spectrum version. To contact Bob Dyl, to receive additional details on his products and software club, write or call- English Micro Connection, 15 Kilburn Court, Newport, RI 02840, (401) 849-3805.

Damco Enterprises has a new emulator/peripheral adapter combination called the “Rainbow plus Interface“. One module that plugs into the back of the 2068 will give the user both Spectrum emulation (with an on/off switch), and rear-card interfacing for Spectrum out-board equipment.

Two new items are available for Rotronics Wafadrive owners. The first one is a 35 page booklet entitled “Engineering Bulletin”. It has chapters that cover info not included in the original user’s guide. or example, routines to assist in making copies of Tasword and Masterfile on Wafadrive. The booklet is priced at $4.50 and includes postage and future updates. The second item is a fully-automatic tape transfer utility program called “Trans- Express”. It is reported to allow the user to make copies of commercial programs on cassette tape, to the wafar format. It is priced at $19.95. Both items are available from Damco.

Russell Electronics (RD 1, Box 539, Centre Hall, PA 16828) has a “Gamesmate Joystick Interface” for $19.95. It plugs into the 2068 cartridge port, and works with Spectrum software that has the Kempston joystick option. Use any joystick for the 2068 (Atari-style).

In Search Of Trivial Facts Dept.: Sept. ’85 “Computer Buyer’s Guide” reports that there are now “nearly 3,000 programs for the Commodore 64”. Hold that phone! A 2068/Spectrum has over 5,500 software programs to choose from.