Zx spectrum
zx spectrum
computer
sinclair’s first personal computer with a colour display. the spectrum used the zilog z80 processor like its predecessors the zx-80 and zx-81. it was originally available in 16k and 48k versions using c-ssette tape and later grew to 128k and sprouted floppy disks. it had a wider and more solid case and a marginally better “dead flesh” keyboard. unlike the earlier models, it didn’t require the presence of a cold carton of milk to prevent it overheating. it was possibly the most popular home computer in the uk for many years.
the tk-90x was a clone.
(1995-11-04)
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