TS 2068: Book Reviews
Book reviews were a staple feature in computing magazines and user group newsletters, serving as critical guides through the rapidly expanding library of technical literature. These reviews evaluated programming manuals, hardware references, tutorial collections, and theoretical works on computing concepts.
Publications like Dr. Dobb’s Journal and Byte dedicated significant space to thoughtful analyses of new titles, helping readers make informed decisions about which books deserved their limited budget. Reviews typically assessed technical accuracy, clarity of explanation, quality of examples, and overall value.
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Music Programs for T/S 2068 | Review of the book by Oleg D Jefimenko. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| 40 Best Machine Code Routines for the ZX Spectrum | Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| A Practical Guide to Machine Language Programming on the Timex/Sinclair | Using only 16 chapters and 8 appendices, the author takes you on a guided tour of the Z80 in Sinclair country, distinguishing the CPU properties from the system behavior with clarity and flair. Your tour guide is an expert whose practical experience includes writing the word processor “WORD*” on which this book is written. Appendix | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Applied Sinclair: Subroutines for the Mathematically-Minded | This publication is, in a word, “impressive”. To complement his powerful cadre of subroutines, which are capable of handling some rather formidable problems from applied math, Booth has also included some very elegant plotting routines, which, used in conjunction with the numerical programs through a (simply written) main program will actually plot the solution for | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Book Review: Epson, Epson, Read All About It! | Review of Julie Knott and Dave Prochnow’s book about Epson printers. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Book Review: Timex Sinclair 2068 Beginner Intermediate Guide | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Book Reviews | Timex Sinclair 2068 Beginnier/Intermediate Guide, 50 Programs for the Timex Sinclair 2068, The TS 2068 Explored. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Celestial Basic: Skyplot | Eric Burgess’ “Celestial Basic,” is a collection of astronomy programs converted for Sinclair Basic and published in “More Uses for your TS1000: Astronomy on your Computer.” | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Computer Interfacing Techniques in Science [Book Review] | 30 experiments for any ZX computer. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| DLS Buyer's Guide | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Editor's Page | Jeff Mazur’s book, Timex Sinclair 2068 Intermediate/Advanced Guide, was nearly cancelled. More than 900 letters were sent to SAMS, lobbying them to publish the book. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Excellent Book by Fred Blechman: Timex Sinclair 2068 Beginner/Intermediate Guide | If I were selecting an interesting, affordable textbook suitable far beginners or intermediates, ages 10 to adult, this would be the book. It has a large number of program listing, very well explained, and the programs are interesting as well as useful. Most important is the careful explanations it’s also very well illustrated (even colored | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Games for Your Timex-Sinclair 2000 | Review of the book by Peter Shaw. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Games for Your Timex/Sinclair 2000 | Games published include very clean listings of working programs. I was struck by the originality of the games presented. Even those with the usual game plans have unique twists and amusing graphics. | Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Introduction to 2068 Machine Code | The book (Introduction to 2068 Machine Code Programming) comes in a paper backed loose leaf binder and has easy to read type. There were some typing errors in the first printing issue that I received that will probably be corrected in later printings. If you have just started learning machine code or would like to | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Powerful Projects With Your Timex/Sinclair | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Powerful Projects With Your Timex/Sinclair | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Powerful Projects with Your Timex/Sinclair [Book Review] | Hardware interfacing projects for the 2068 and 1000. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Producing Graphics on the 2068 | Review of Timex Sinclair Color Graphics by Nick Hampshire. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Review of Computer Interfacing Techniques in Science | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Review: Sinclair/Timex 2068 Computerfacts | Review of the Sams & Company Computerfacts book covering the Timex/Sinclair 2068.. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Review: The Guide to T/S Telecommunications | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Review: Timex Sinclair Intermediate Advanced Guide | This book was mentioned in an early SAMS offering, but due to the Timex pull-out it was not marketed until September. The demand was strong enough for it. The book starts with a brief but thorough explanation of the insides of the 2068, its architecture and its electronics. A full explanation of digital mathematics follow. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Software Reviews | Reviews of Screen-Calc (Banta), Screen File (Banta), Gridlock (2-Bit Software) and Timex/Sinclair 1000 Basic Programs in Minutes. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| T/S 2068 Basics and Beyond | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| T/S 2068 Books | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Tantalizing Games for the Timex/Sinclair 2000 Series | Review of the book. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Essential Guide to T/S Home Computers | This book has useful programs galore. There are exercises for you to practice on. There are games and ways to apply general programming skills to specific problems. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home Computers | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home Computers | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| The Essential Guide to Tmex/Sinclair Home Computers | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| The T/S 2068 Explored | This book’s cover quotes Clive Sinclair: “Teaches skills of programming which, without its aid, might take years to aquire.” Those who have struggled with the lack of advanced programming information in the TS2068 manual should take note. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Timex Sinclair 2068 | Review of the book by Roger Valentine. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Timex Sinclair 2068 | Review of the book by Roger Valentine. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Timex/Sinclair 2068 ROM Manuscript | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Timex Sinclair Color Graphics | Review of the book by Nick Hampshire. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Timex/Sinclair Interfacing review | TIMEX/ SINCLAIR INTERFACING by James M. Downey and Don Rindsberg contains more than seven tested hardware projects for the ZX80, ZX81, TS 1000, and the TS 1500. The book is well written and concise, intended for someone with some knowledge of electronics and microcomputers. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| TS 2068 Beginner/Intermediate Guide Book Report | Short review of the book. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |