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I had both a Spectrum (actually the Timex-Sinclair 1000) and a TI-994/A. The TI was a lot more capable, but having the Spectrum first was a good gradual learni
by JasonFruit 5y ago
I had both a Spectrum (actually the Timex-Sinclair 1000) and a TI-994/A. The TI was a lot more capable, but having the Spectrum first was a good gradual learning experience. I think it was a great way to get into computing and gain the lifelong attitude that the computer does what I tell it, not what someone else thinks it should do for me.
- jhbadger 5y agoThe Timex-Sinclair 1000 wasn't a version of the Spectrum -- it was instead a version of Sinclair's previous machine, the ZX-81. The 2068 was the Spectrum-based machine. The ZX-81/TS 1000 was B&W and had no graphics (other than what could be created by special characters). The Spectrum/TS 2068 had color and graphics.
- kingcharles 5y agoI'll raise your "no graphics" with the ZX81 demo scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZd9fxS8mNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZd9fxS8mNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L2sN05RLSM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L2sN05RLSM