Sinclair Computers Discussion

This blog is intended to provide a discussion for all things linked with Sinclair computers (the ZX80, ZX81, Spectrum, QL and Cambridge Z88). RWAP Software provide support for all of these computers and we welcome your comments.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Wow, this is a busy day for us.

Membranes turn up (page has now been updated by the way).

We have also got some new Kempston compatible Competition Pro joysticks for use with Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX80, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, Commodore C64, Vic-20, SX64, C128, Amiga computers, Atari Computers, Amstrad / Schneider CPC and MSX Systems. 9 pin DIN connection and a switched - what more could you ask for. See: http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk/spectrum.html

However, some even better news !!

The ZX Spectrum DivIDE Plus Interface is on its way. We expect to start shipping to customers during May, and will be fulfilling orders on a first come first served basis. We have ordered enough parts to make 100 units at the rate of 10 per week, and already sold 45 so get your order in quick!

More details appear on http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk/spectrum/spectrum_storage.html

What more could a Speccy user ask for?

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First Exciting News of the Day

We now have in stock some more brand new replacement keyboard membranes for the original rubber key speccy (16K and 48K). They have been manufactured in 2007 and are an even higher quality than the last batch.

So if your Sinclair ZX Spectrum is lacking from a few keys or responsiveness, you now know where to look...

See http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk/membranes.html (will update the webpage later).

Friday, April 13, 2007

Hmm a couple of things happening this weekend, which may be of interest to ZX Spectrum users - have a look at our main website for updated news on Monday (16th April 2007).

Might just be some good news for those struggling with their old rubber keyed Spectrums!!

Saturday, April 07, 2007

Some more interesting news for those of you looking for compatible printers for DOS based programs, or retro-computer users looking for printers for a Sinclair QL / ZX Spectrum / BBc Micro etc - we have sourced some more of the excellent Epson Stylus Colour 850 Inkjet printers, which have a parallel interface (centronics) and support full ESC/P2 codes and plain text, rather than expecting Windows to do all the hard work. We even have a couple of Epson Stylus Colour 900 printers if you get in quick !!

Rich

Friday, April 06, 2007

Just to let you all know of some excellent customer service I recently experienced when ordering a new bed from Sleeping Solutions - they were unable to supply the specific bed which I ordered, due to a manufacturing problem at Silentnight, but instead agreed to provide me with a more expensive bed, with only a small increase in how much I had to pay. Excellent communications, fast to respond and very helpful - what more can you ask from an online store?

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Following recent discussions on the ql-user mailing list and the World of Spectrum forums, we have identified that there is a distinct lack of information about the hardware and software that has been released for the Sinclair QL over the years.

We have therefore just started a new Wiki - http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki and would welcome contributions frrom QL users, ex-authors and ex- traders to help build this resource.