NEW: PANDORA the “Z88” (no X?)a laptop portable computer by Sir Clive Sinclair was released this past Feb. 17. With a Z80 CPU, (also a 8088 has been reported) and 32K RAM, it is reported to be able to transfer files with an IBM PC. Battery powered, and memory cartridges, with a flat screen it doesnt seem to be stirring much interest around here anyway. About $300 (US) for the latest, due in the US, between now and sometime in the next few years….for a peek at one get Mar/Apr 87 issue of Time Design Mag, $3 for back issues, $15 a year, write to Tim Woods, TDM, 29722 Hult Rd., Colton, OR 97017
NEW: PC8300 a TS1000 CLONE?? see article(page 5 – 7)by Donald Lambert, Cedar Radids, IA. It is a Chinese made clone and has a few improvements which make it sound interesting. If interested write American Design Components, 62 Joseph St., Moonachie, NJ, 07074 tele:(800)524-0809 price $29.95 + $5.99 shipping
NEW: Improvements by John Oliger to his disc system. Now support CAT. Clyde Tackley just got his disc IF from Oliger and Clyde is impressed by the speed of delivery and workmanship. We look forward to further reports on this Clyde!!
NEW: 256K RAM disc available SOON-write Larken Electronics at RR#2, Navan Ontario, Canada K4B 1H9 also NEW updates to his disc systems for the 81 and the 2068!
NEW: 2068 version of Specterm available- see article by John Colonna/Pete Fischer page 19-20
NEW: External keyboard for the 2068 plugs into cartridge port-interface only $39.95, I/F and keyboard only $69.95; write for info John Mathewson, 1852 Appleford St., Gloucester, Ontario, Canada K1J 6T4
NEWS: Recently I mentioned SYNAPSE was having problems, and I also kept getting our swap back, well thanks to TIMELINEZ, the correct address is now in my files. Hopefully we can continue swapping with SYNAPSE, Robert Heil, Editor, 642 North Street, McSherrytown, PA 17344
NEWS: The Sinclair Computer Fest- 1987 will probably be history by the time this gets read. It just was not in the cards again for anyone locally to attend. Eternal hope for next time. We here wish the best of luck and fun times to all who attend.
Thanks to this months contributors-Wes Brzozowski, Scott Eddy, Dave Schoenwetter, John Colonna, Pete Fischer and Donald Lambert. Wes’s proportional printing on the 2068 is awaiting documentation, hope to see it next time.
RLE- Run Length Encoded- get your copy of this encoding/decoding program and start taking part in the transmission of graphics on your computer. BUBBS (see front page) has RLE program and several files to download-thanks to J. Colonna. I believe this version on BUBBS is the masterpiece of Jack Dohany!!