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Offline Maik

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Sinclair Spectrum reborn
« on: Wednesday, 14 January, 2015 @ 21:23:01 »
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Production is set to start on a remodelled version of the ZX Spectrum, which will come pre-installed with 1,000 classic game titles.

Nottinghamshire firm SMS Electronics will manufacture the Sinclair Spectrum Vega at its Beeston factory.

The machine, which has been developed by Luton-based Retro Computers, is due to go on sale in April.

However, the machine lacks a built-in keyboard, offering an on-screen one instead.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-30810148

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Offline Maik

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Re: Sinclair Spectrum reborn
« Reply #1 on: Friday, 23 December, 2016 @ 17:41:12 »
Not sure this is the same company as above, or another Spectrum rehash:

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The makers of a handheld ZX Spectrum console which has the support of Sir Clive Sinclair have blamed issues with the device's buttons for its delayed launch.

The retro gaming console received almost £500,000 ($0.6m) in crowdfunding earlier this year and was due to ship in September.

Retro Gaming Computers Limited has told the BBC the first batch will now ship in February 2017.

It features 1,000 pre-installed games.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38415116


Can remember when a Spectrum was the must-have Christmas pressie...


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Re: Sinclair Spectrum reborn
« Reply #2 on: Friday, 23 December, 2016 @ 18:14:48 »
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Can remember when a Spectrum was the must-have Christmas pressie...
 

Still got mine somewhere