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lfcrule1972

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  1. These previous backups that played ok - where they on the same media ID ? Namely, Disc ID: SONY16D1 ? If so did you make this backup in the same way as you did before ?
  2. Details on that drive appear a bit sketchy but I didn't see talk of it being a Dual Layer burner.
  3. Mobile phone companies have a licence to print money - in many ways Pay As You Go is better option cos the thief can only spend what credit you have
  4. lfcrule1972

    Movie Chat

    I seem to have missed out on all your "classic" recommendations Jack
  5. Well here is a pic of the ZX80, I never owned this beast but it sure looks like this one has taken a battering !! Check out the on/off switch on the power bump I started with one of these on a small B&W telly when I was about 9.... The ZX81 ! I remember the chunky 16k RAM expansion pack (my Dad built it for me) and also the very fetching thermal roll printer !! Handy for those chunky block screen prints...
  6. lfcrule1972

    Top Gear

    I don't really have any fixed type of music, I like all sorts of tracks by different artists, probably explains why I used to make my own mix tapes when I was a kid and did the same when I first got a CD-RW on the pc
  7. lfcrule1972

    Top Gear

    Very chilled track that donta
  8. lfcrule1972

    Top Gear

    This the episode in question ? http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/...vhighlights/01/
  9. lfcrule1972

    Top Gear

    Didn't see that one mate - when was it on ? Have you tried YouTube for a clip that we could all listen too ?
  10. You can let us know how you get on if you like
  11. I think the ZX Spectrum 128k +3 had that on it as well, altho as you say it was available as a seperate drive too !
  12. lfcrule1972

    Movie Chat

    No what's that about ?
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  14. lfcrule1972

    Movie Chat

    Well I watched American History X on DVD (I think you recommended it) and was pleased I didn't let this one pass by. Very thought provoking movie and I didn't see the ending coming I have to admit. Thanks for the nod on it.
  15. Well it says Complete under Status, I would give it a go especially as the verify did finish in the end
  16. Bad joke donta !!
  17. I liked all the games by that manufacturer - ULTIMATE wasn't it ? That's the second Spectrum I had in that Curry's advert mate, bought it near the end from a Curry's bargain bucket was ?20ish from memory as a back up machine for all my games if the Zx Spectrum+ died As were these: Jetpac Knightlore Underwurlde Lunar Jetman Nightshade Sabre Wulf More info on all their titles available here (with screenshots for most) http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-rare-ltd-games
  18. Mmm well I would be a bit worried if it was me, all you can really do is play it and see. What does ImgBurn show in the window in the right when you pop that disc back into your drive (write mode) ? You could copy paste the info here as that should say if the disc closed ok.
  19. It's just that boss cares about all his program's users and hence puts the warning in !
  20. Yeah but I liked the Speccy mate - was playing some of the games on the PC the other day via the Emulator stuff that's out there ! Back 2 Skool still rules !! lol
  21. As my first forray into the world of home computers I just can't bring myself to get rid of it polo - still have plenty of games all on Cassette tape too ! Altho they prolly won't play anymore.... They were always a bit hit and miss when new anyway !
  22. That's funny Kirk pleased to see the moaning old biddy is getting her comeuppence ! Want me to place and ad for you mate ? Perhaps she might offer personal services !!
  23. Sacrilege !!! I still have mine too - was a 48k one which my dad upgraded to a Spectrm 48K+ with the more normal keyboard type keys. Also in the loft is the ZX Spectrum 128k 2 with tape player attached
  24. From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6572711.stm How the Spectrum began a revolution The Sinclair ZX Spectrum helped kickstart a revolution In April 1982 a small British company, led by Sir Clive Sinclair, launched the ZX Spectrum computer and sparked a revolution. The small, black computer with iconic rubber keys ignited the home computer age in the UK and beyond, led to an explosion in computer manufacturing and developed software programming talent that is still in evidence today. The computer was the brainchild of British technology entrepreneur Sir Clive Sinclair who also, with the Sinclair Cambridge, developed one of the first cheap and slim pocket calculators in 1972. The Spectrum was the third home computer to be released by Sinclair - following the ZX80 and ZX81 - but was the first aimed squarely at the home. The machine came in two models - ?125 for a 16KB machine and ?175 for a 48KB machine, making it one of the first affordable machines. First experience For many people in the UK the Spectrum was their first experience of using a computer and it quickly gained a loyal following. Sir Clive Sinclair with his latest invention, the A-bike At the time it was competing against the BBC Micro, which had been released the year earlier and was popular in schools, but was priced starting at ?235. Other machines from rival firms in the UK followed, among them the Jupiter Ace, Dragon 32 and Oric Atmos. Rick Dickinson, who was responsible for the look and shape of the machine, said the company had no idea it would make such an impact. "We started selling kit computers to hobbyists and thought we would sell 1,000 machines a month. "We went on to sell 200,000 a month and ran into supply problems." He said cost was the driving factor behind the design. 'No references' "At the time Sinclair was producing pocket calculators, electronic watches, miniature TVs and until they were made, they did not exist in the market. "Likewise, with the ZX80, ZX81 and Spectrum, there were no references. "Everything was cost driven. The design was the face of the machine. "All the Sinclair products have a very minimalist, very Bauhaus approach - there's no unnecessary detail, or superfluous featuring. They are very elegant." Mr Dickinson modestly described his design as "nothing revolutionary". "Form does tend to follow function. We wanted a thin, elegant form." Many of today's video game luminaries cut their teeth on Sinclair computers, among them Dave Perry, who runs Shiny Entertainment, and Tim and Chris Stamper, who founded Rare. In 1967 Sir Cive Sinclair pioneered the miniature TV "Sir Clive Sinclair gave so many British people an incredible step up into the videogame industry, which in a few more years will be bigger than the music industry," said Mr Perry, who began writing games as a school child on the ZX81 and became a professional programmer thanks to the Spectrum. "Clive is a national hero," said Mr Dickinson. "He loved looking for technology ideas and often had an idea and had to wait for the technology to catch up. 'Pioneering techniques' "As a consequence, we were constantly pushing the envelope, pioneering manufacturing techniques which had not been done before. "All of the technologies in Sinclair products are now implemented all over the world - from the button on your toothbrush to the buttons on a mobile phone." INSIDE THE SPECTRUM 8-bit Z80 processor 16KB or 48KB of RAM memory16KB of ROM Eight colours displayed 256*192 resolution Many computer programmers today say they owe their careers to the Spectrum. Nick Humphries, a programmer in the UK who runs a website devoted to the machine, said: "The Spectrum was the first computer we owned. "It was quite intimidating at the time. We had to get a neighbour round to help get it working. "But it had an astonishing impact. I did an incredible amount of experimentation with it during my time with it. It was a great tool." Two more models were released by Sinclair Research between 1982 and 1986, before Amstrad bought the Spectrum range and brand. More models with improved processor speeds, more memory and built-in disk drives were released but the machines were facing intense competition from cheaper PC clones, Japanese manufacturers, and the arrival of dedicated games consoles. Discontinued It was officially discontinued in 1992. For many people the Spectrum now lives on through emulation; there are many computer programs for PC and Mac as well as mobile devices, that can play digital versions of old Spectrum games. But there are also a number of websites dedicated to the machine. Martijn van der Heide, who runs the website World of Spectrum, said the day a friend received his Spectrum is one he will never forget. "We were all sitting there, looking intently as he opened the box, pulled out the various pieces of hardware, manuals and tapes. "It was nothing short of astonishing, with a colourful loading screen, weird noises coming out of the speaker while loading, and the games on that tape. Simple ones, sure, but they made a great impact." Mr Humphries said: "The enthusiasm lives on. It's partly nostalgia but also because at the time we were too young to master the machine and take it to the next level. Now we can." The Spectrum's reign as the UK's most popular computer was brief but its legacy and the affection in which it is held remains to this day.
  25. I agree on second watch that this is the best episode in ages !! Mind you I do like the Daleks....
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