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Thu Apr 29 14:56:28 1982
Timex/Sinclair 1000 PC

For all you micro fans, Timex will soon be selling the Sinclair ZX-81. The
following article appears in the EE Times dated April 26, 1982
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NEW YORK--Sinclair Research and Timex-a couple of names not unknown to
buyers of watches and low-cost computers-have teamed up to make the first
personal computer that sells for under $100.  Not a kit, the Timex/Sinclair
1000 PC comes fully assembled.  And it will be on sale by August at
100,000 retail outlets for Timex products, including the corner drugstore.

The Timex/Sinclair 1000 is a look-alike of Sinclair's ZX-81 that's
presently made for Sinclair by Timex in its Dundee, Scotland plant.  Aside
from the changed name plate, the only difference is that the Timex version
ups the ZX-81 memory form 1 kbyte to 2 kbytes.  The already familiar
features of the ZX-81, like cassette program storage and use of any
color or black-and-white TV for the display, remain unchanged.

In addition to the basic unit, Timex will sell computer add-ons and soft-
ware.  A 16 kbyte memory-expansion module costs $49.95.  Sinclair's
widely advertised 32-column graphics and alpha-numeric screen printer
will be on sale the latter part of this year for $99.95.

Timex also added a new feature to the micro--the ability to communicate
via a telephone modem with data services like THE SOURCE, CompuServe or
Dow Jones.  Called a Communications Interface Device, it's a direct-
connect, 300 baud modem with the capability to automatically dial the
phone.  The modem adapter will be on sale later this year for $99.95.

Timex will also offer software for its miniscule micro.  At least a
dozen programs will be available, with more in the works.  Software
is expected to be priced at $9.95 to $19.95 each, depending on the
program complexity.  And Timex has promised a VisiCalc--like
electronic spread sheet for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.
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Sure sounds like a good deal to me.
                                       Kit Kimes
                                       Western Electric Co
                                       Montgomery Works
                                       Aurora, Ill
                                       !lime!we13!kik

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