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1980 cheap home computer by Sinclair
The Sinclair ZX80 is a home computer launched on 29 January 1980 by Science of Cambridge Ltd.. It was one of the first computers available in the United Kingdom for less than a hundred pounds. It was available in kit form for £79.95, where purchasers had to assemble and solder it together, and as a ready-built version at £99.95. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: ZX80A 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Write Your Own Adventure ProgramsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Learning BASIC with your sinclair ZX80Cited 0 times
- Go sideways: ZX81A closely related topic
- Go sideways: Sinclair BASICA closely related topic
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
Write Your Own Adventure ProgramsJenny Tyler, Les Howarth · 1983
Mastering machine code on your ZX81Toni Baker · 1982
Island of Secrets (Computer Adventures)Jenny Tyler, Les Howarth · 1984
Computer SpacegamesDaniel Isaaman, Jenny Tyler · 1982- 📕The ZX80 pocket bookTrevor Toms · 1981
- 📕BASICSHenry Mullish · 1984
The Best of SyncPaul Grosjean · 1983- 📕Timex/Sinclair interfacingJames M. Downey · 1983
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