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excerpt: "Having been introduced to computers at the hoary age of sixty plus, my first experiences were with the Timex 2068 computer (the American version of the Spectrum). In 1984, I decided to upgrade to the QL, and I distinctly remember buying my first one from my good friend, Bob Dyl, at the lofty price of…"
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# Confessions Of A QL Duffer

Having been introduced to computers at the hoary age of sixty plus, my first experiences were with the Timex 2068 computer (the American version of the Spectrum). In 1984, I decided to upgrade to the QL, and I distinctly remember buying my first one from my good friend, [Bob Dyl](http://localhost/indiv/bob-dyl/), at the lofty price of $499.00. Two weeks later, the price plunged by $200. You’ll never live that one down, Bob!