| ZX Spectrum - 01 |
After the success of his two previous computers, the ZX-80 and particuraly the ZX-81, in april 1982 Sir Clive Sinclair presents the ZX-Spectrum. For the first time, a computer with high-resolution graphics, colors, sound and 48k RAM was sold under 25£. Once more Sinclair revolutioned the micro computers industry with new standards. After the launch of the Spectrum, many other micro-computer manufacturers were forced to reduce their prices, and 17 months after the release of the Spectrum, the sales already reached 1 million units ! The critics first saw the ZX Spectrum has an enhancement of the ZX-81, but it is much more ! The Sinclair Spectrum was one of the most popular European computers of the 80's. Two models were launched: one with 16 kb RAM and one with 48 kb ram. One of its most "interesting" characteristics is its keyboard! Some keys have more than five (!) functions! It is impossible to type BASIC keywords letter by letter but you have to use functions keys. A lot of peripherals and programs were developed for this computer. It seems that several models of this computers were launched (at least 3), but I've no technical details about them. It was replaced in 1984 by the Spectrum +, then by the Spectrum 128. (www.old-computers.com) |
| Manufacturer | Sinclair | Name | ZX Spectrum |
| Type | Homecomputer | Origine | UK |
| Introduction Date | April 1982 | End of production | 1984 |
| Built in Language | Sinclair Basic | Keyboard | QWERTY rubber keyboard (40 keys) with up to 6 functions by keys ! |
| CPU | Zilog Z80A | Speed | 3.5 Mhz |
| Coprocessor | ??? | Amount of Ram | 16k or 48k (42k left for programming) |
| Vram | ??? | Rom | 16k (Basic & OS) |
| Text Modes | 32 x 24 | Graphic Modes | 256 x 192 |
| Colors | 8 with two tones each (normal and bright) | Sound | 1 voice / 10 octaves (Beeper) |
| Size / Weight | 23 x 14,4 x 3 cm / 550g | Built in Media | None |
| I/O Ports | Expansion port, tape-recorder (1200 bauds), RF video out | OS | ??? |
| Power Supply | External PSU, 9v DC, 1.4A (centre polarity = -ve) | Introduction Price | 16k model :282 (France, 83); 48k model : 365 (France, 83) |
| Sold | ??? | Serial Number | ??? |
| Other Extras | 2 manuals | Bought Where | Zelzate |
| Bought When | March 05, 2002 | Condition | Good |
| Price Paid | 25 € | Specs of my Model | ??? |
| Setup Today | ??? |
ZX Spectrum-01: Bought from the guy in Zelzate. I met him on the computer show where I bought the Compaq portable III; there he told me he had a ZX SPECTRUM waiting for me at home. So on 05/03/2002 I went to Zelzate (had to go there anyway to buy the C64 at Assenede). Paid 1000 Bfr. (25€) and it was mine. He also gave me 2 manuals and the power supply. |