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Launch of the ZX Spectrum


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The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd. Referred to during development as the ZX81 Colour and ZX82, the machine was launched as the ZX Spectrum by Sinclair to highlight the machine's colour display, compared with the black-and-white of its predecessor, the Sinclair ZX81. It is affectionately known as the Speccy by elements of its fan following.



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Story Missed OpportunitiesI was a school teacher when the ZX Spectrum came out. I was impressed by its style and capabilities, and I have to… [read story]
Story Gosub 50Ah, happy days. The ZX Spectrum Rubber Keyboard was the first home computer I had and I loved it. It was the computer… [read story]

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When did it take place?

23-April-1982

Who was involved?

Sinclair Research Ltd and anyone who had one

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