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A wave of ZX Spectrum magazine nostalgia. Metadata from the ZXDB database, which is mostly-accurate but expect oddities. Completely unofficial!

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Spectrum +3 Manual

READ: https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_ZXSpectrumPlus3Manual.pdf/page/n265/mode/2up

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https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-87/Crash_87_Apr_1991#page/n17/mode/2up (2/2)

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Crash (Apr 1991) - SP6 Tape to +3 Disc Utility, Spectrum Z80 Machine Code Course, CD2 SAM Tape to Disc Transfer Utility, Plus 3 Diary & Filing System, DB2, SM1 Multiface Suite, DICE and DMS +3 Disc Management System adverts

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Your Sinclair (Apr 1987) - Into the Eagle's Nest, Saboteur II, Flunky, Tomb of Syrinx, Arkanoid, Time Flight and Bomb Jack II previews

READ: https://archive.org/stream/Your_Sinclair_016/page/n11/mode/2up

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Random media: Phantom Club/Ocean Software Ltd (1988) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3681/

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sort of thing they used them for…

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-98/Crash_98_Apr_1992#page/n51/mode/2up (2/2)

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Memories of March 1992: Here’s a good example of why this issue should have been Crash’s last - this Danny The Duster three-page review is actually an elaborate April Fool. They had all these extra pages to play with, and this is the (1/2)

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Early '88 was the bliss point for cover tapes for me.

When the tapes had a stellar original game and a banging demo & the mag still had plenty of content.

Before the tapes were filled with a dozen variable quality programs (any decent games you generally already had) and the mag was a pamphlet.

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Advertisement from Boots for a range of calculators. They are promoting the T.I. Datamath 2500, the Sinclair Executive, and the Mini Kovac LE-802, with prices listed.

Boots Brains Trust

Calculators for every purpose and pocket.
There's real calculator value at Boots. You'll find the latest electronic calculators, at the lowest prices around. There's one just right for your specific need!
Check Boots unbeatable calculator value now with the Boots Brains Trust. V.A.T. was never easier.
Available at most Boots Department stores.
The T.I. Datamath 2500. In a class of its own, the electronic calculator from the people who helped invent them, Texas Instruments. Smart and stylish with portability and a wealth of calculating strength. The TI 2500 is a real executive special, solid-state components for long-life and trouble-free operation. Price Β£52.50.
The Sinclair Executive. The world's smallest and lightest electronic calculator. Giving you on the spot calculations, and the portability of a packet of cigarettes. This British made wafer-thin calculator uses tiny hearing aid batteries for lightness and power, and gives you a floating or fixed decimal point, 8 digit display, and comes in a soft carry wallet, and with a five year guarantee! Rec. Price Β£59.00. Boots price Β£49.95.
The Mini Kovac LE-802. All the features of a larger calculator plus lightweight portability. Ideal for use in shops, small business, etc., with special features like automatic display cut-out after 15 secs., large and brilliant 8-digit display, and a constant capability on all functions. Boots price Β£45.00.

Advertisement from Boots for a range of calculators. They are promoting the T.I. Datamath 2500, the Sinclair Executive, and the Mini Kovac LE-802, with prices listed. Boots Brains Trust Calculators for every purpose and pocket. There's real calculator value at Boots. You'll find the latest electronic calculators, at the lowest prices around. There's one just right for your specific need! Check Boots unbeatable calculator value now with the Boots Brains Trust. V.A.T. was never easier. Available at most Boots Department stores. The T.I. Datamath 2500. In a class of its own, the electronic calculator from the people who helped invent them, Texas Instruments. Smart and stylish with portability and a wealth of calculating strength. The TI 2500 is a real executive special, solid-state components for long-life and trouble-free operation. Price Β£52.50. The Sinclair Executive. The world's smallest and lightest electronic calculator. Giving you on the spot calculations, and the portability of a packet of cigarettes. This British made wafer-thin calculator uses tiny hearing aid batteries for lightness and power, and gives you a floating or fixed decimal point, 8 digit display, and comes in a soft carry wallet, and with a five year guarantee! Rec. Price Β£59.00. Boots price Β£49.95. The Mini Kovac LE-802. All the features of a larger calculator plus lightweight portability. Ideal for use in shops, small business, etc., with special features like automatic display cut-out after 15 secs., large and brilliant 8-digit display, and a constant capability on all functions. Boots price Β£45.00.

Advert Lucky Dip: Mar 1973: Sinclair Executive ad from Boots (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+T.I. Datamath 2500 and Mini Kovac LE-802)

Β«Boots Brains TrustΒ»

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Cover tape contents for March 1988

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case), and POKEs. (2/2)

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Cover Tape Wars - Mar 1988: SU is the first magazine to commit to a permanent cover tape with the now traditional combination of full game (this time the original-but-unoriginal Pengo clone Go Bear Go), playable demo (Bard's Tale in this (1/2)

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QL User Guide

READ: https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_qluserguide.pdf/page/n343/mode/2up

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In-game screen: Aquarius/Bug-Byte Software Ltd (1983) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/229/

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Loading screen: Aquarius/Bug-Byte Software Ltd (1983) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/229/

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Random inlay: Aquarius/Bug-Byte Software Ltd (1983) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/229/

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I had no idea Crash carried on until 1992...😯

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Crash (Apr 1985) - Alien 8 review

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-15/Crash_15_Apr_1985#page/n15/mode/2up

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"Bigger, better & funnier than ever" was 3 lies in one sentence.

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Sinclair User (Apr 1982) - Conversion

READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-001/SinclairUser_001_Apr_1982#page/n42/mode/2up

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Your Sinclair (Apr 1991) - On Spec

READ: https://archive.org/stream/Your_Sinclair_064/page/n85/mode/2up

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Crash Apr 1992: Whole issue view

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https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-98/Crash_98_Apr_1992#page/n00/mode/2up (2/2)

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Crash Apr 1992: The last ever issue before being bought out and "merged" into SU - ironically an 84-page relaunch issue. Euro games feature, 3-page Danny The Duster "April Fool". A sad end to a once great magazine.

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Sinclair User (Apr 1982) - Inside Sinclair

READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-001/SinclairUser_001_Apr_1982#page/n13/mode/2up

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Crash (Apr 1984) - Fred review

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-03/Crash_03_Apr_1984#page/n83/mode/2up

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Screen Shower for Thief/Stars Software (UK) (1987).

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8PPQ5svEYc

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https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-037/SinclairUser_037_Apr_1985#page/n13/mode/2up (2/2)

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ZX History - March 1985: David Ward, head of Ocean, and also of US Gold, Imagine, and other ventures, is said to now own 30% of the computer games market…

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In-game screen: Words and Pictures/Chalksoft Ltd (1984) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/12237/

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