| Across the Pond |
Inaugural column about the American side of the Sinclair world. Gives a brief overview of Sinclair history in America, discusses marketing of the TS 1000, introduction of the TS 2000 and eventual launch of the TS 2068. The ZX printer could not pass the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, so Timex contracted with Alphacom |
Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Alphacom to Sell ZX/TS Printers Direct |
Alphacom sells VP-42 printer. |
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| Hardware Hint - TS2040 |
Paper for the Radio Shack 40-column thermal printer works on the TS2040. Both are made by Alphacom. |
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| Printer Prices Plummet |
“I’m sure [Coleco] will sell a lot of Adams, but I think the majority of the buying public is still taking a component approach to the purchase of a computer system,” notes Bill Sobieski, vice-president of consumer marketing and sales for Alphacom, a manufacturer of inexpensive printers. Alphacom recently closed a deal with Timex, estimated |
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| T/S1000/ZX81 32-Column Printers: T/S 2040 and Alphacom 32 Compared |
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| The Rise and Fall of the Timex Computer Corporation, Part 2: On the Drawing Board |
Throughout the month of January and even into the early part of February, before the bad news had hit, the product planning department at Timex was bustling. Led by director Billy Skyrme, a long time company employee, this division was creating a bit of excitement among TS user groups and in the computer press. Speculation |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
