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Author:  paulzolo [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:19 pm ]
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This, kiddies, is what home computing used to look like.

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Sincalir ZX80 playing Space Invaders by Andys Retro Computers, on Flickr
Author:  finlay666 [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:22 pm ]
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I'd still rather have the setup from Swordfish :)
Author:  Spreadie [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:24 pm ]
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Oooh wobbly RAM packs FTL. :lol:

I had a ZX80 - picked one up cheap off my mate's dad in the late 80's, I don't remember the logo being quite so big though. :?

Kinda wish I'd kept it now.
Author:  Spreadie [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:25 pm ]
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finlay666 wrote:
I'd still rather have the setup from Swordfish :)

Complete with the 3D tile game that compiles uber-wicked programs? ;)
Author:  paulzolo [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:51 pm ]
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Spreadie wrote:
Oooh wobbly RAM packs FTL. :lol:


The fix was quite simple, and far more effective than the blob of blu-tac that was suggested at the time. The problem wasn’t the connector losing grip, but the innards of the RAM Pack shorting out. Putting a piece of thin plastic between the layers stopped that problem dead.

Spreadie wrote:
I had a ZX80 - picked one up cheap off my mate's dad in the late 80's, I don't remember the logo being quite so big though. :?

Kinda wish I'd kept it now.


Yeah - especially when you see how much they are going for on eBay now.

I have a ZX81 I picked up in a charity shop for a fiver a couple of years back. Boxed too :-)
Author:  Spreadie [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:14 pm ]
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paulzolo wrote:
Spreadie wrote:
Oooh wobbly RAM packs FTL. :lol:


The fix was quite simple, and far more effective than the blob of blu-tac that was suggested at the time. The problem wasn’t the connector losing grip, but the innards of the RAM Pack shorting out. Putting a piece of thin plastic between the layers stopped that problem dead.

I had a 32k Memotech RAMpack and stuck the sinclair pack into the back of that, for an awesome 48k. 8-)

paulzolo wrote:
I have a ZX81 I picked up in a charity shop for a fiver a couple of years back. Boxed too :-)

Very nice.

You can still get the 81s pretty cheap, but I see what you mean about the 80s. :o
Author:  paulzolo [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:00 pm ]
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Spreadie wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
Spreadie wrote:
Oooh wobbly RAM packs FTL. :lol:


The fix was quite simple, and far more effective than the blob of blu-tac that was suggested at the time. The problem wasn’t the connector losing grip, but the innards of the RAM Pack shorting out. Putting a piece of thin plastic between the layers stopped that problem dead.

I had a 32k Memotech RAMpack and stuck the sinclair pack into the back of that, for an awesome 48k. 8-)

paulzolo wrote:
I have a ZX81 I picked up in a charity shop for a fiver a couple of years back. Boxed too :-)

Very nice.

You can still get the 81s pretty cheap, but I see what you mean about the 80s. :o


For the 81s, it’s the box which raises the price. The one I have is tatty, but I reckon it would fetch more than I paid for it.

If you want to see how much a small ZX81 type computer can fetch, keep a look out for any Jupiter Aces which turn up. :shock:
Author:  paulzolo [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:06 pm ]
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Bloody hell:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sinclair-ZX80-Vinta ... 807wt_1141

At time of posting, we’re looking at £550 for one. :o :shock:
Author:  JJW009 [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:18 pm ]
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paulzolo wrote:
keep a look out for any Jupiter Aces which turn up. :shock:

I so nearly bought one of those when I was a lad, but my dad wouldn't let me because I "already had a computer". Very annoying :x
Author:  paulzolo [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:51 pm ]
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JJW009 wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
keep a look out for any Jupiter Aces which turn up. :shock:

I so nearly bought one of those when I was a lad, but my dad wouldn't let me because I "already had a computer". Very annoying :x


Interesting machines. I was tempted too, but I wasn't in a position to afford one. The ZX81 I had at the time broke the bank.
Author:  JJW009 [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:08 am ]
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paulzolo wrote:
JJW009 wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
keep a look out for any Jupiter Aces which turn up. :shock:

I so nearly bought one of those when I was a lad, but my dad wouldn't let me because I "already had a computer". Very annoying :x


Interesting machines. I was tempted too, but I wasn't in a position to afford one. The ZX81 I had at the time broke the bank.

It was only about £29 from Bull Electrical, being sold as bankrupt stock. I used to get all kinds of crap from them when I was a teenager :lol:

I was about 16 at the time, so I had a Saturday job at the local service station.

You know, I'm still never quite sure if the POLISH in RPN is pronounced Polish or polish :?: I like the latter, as in Wax-on Wax-off :lol: *



*somebody please know what I mean :oops:
Author:  paulzolo [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:05 am ]
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JJW009 wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
JJW009 wrote:
I so nearly bought one of those when I was a lad, but my dad wouldn't let me because I "already had a computer". Very annoying :x


Interesting machines. I was tempted too, but I wasn't in a position to afford one. The ZX81 I had at the time broke the bank.

It was only about £29 from Bull Electrical, being sold as bankrupt stock. I used to get all kinds of crap from them when I was a teenager :lol:

I was about 16 at the time, so I had a Saturday job at the local service station.

You know, I'm still never quite sure if the POLISH in RPN is pronounced Polish or polish :?: I like the latter, as in Wax-on Wax-off :lol: *



*somebody please know what I mean :oops:


Polish - as in the country. I know what you mean. I muddled around with Forth on my BBC Micro and AMPLE, both of which used similar notation.
Author:  veato [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:26 am ]
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I had a rubber keyed ZX with the Sinclair ZX printer and kempston joystick interface.

PoiDH anyone???

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Author:  JJW009 [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:55 pm ]
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It just occurred to me that I could probably fit an Atom into my old Spectrum. Making the original keyboard work would be something of a challenge though.
Author:  paulzolo [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:18 pm ]
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JJW009 wrote:
It just occurred to me that I could probably fit an Atom into my old Spectrum. Making the original keyboard work would be something of a challenge though.


Just get an Atom. They turn up on eBay every so often and have pretty hefty keyboards. I'd like to add one t my Acorn collection, but just can't justify the expense at the moment.
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