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Here you will get to know with more detail the history of Sinclair computation.
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SINCLAIR
On this section you will witness Sinclair’s computation phenomenon, a history that started at the end of the ‘70s in a company that was first called Science of Cambridge, before many renaming phases until it became known as Sinclair Research.
The Sinclair computer line was controlled by Sir Clive until 1986, year when the company was sold to its rival Amstrad, property of Sir Alan Sugar. This made the computers become increasingly similar to the Amstrad models (incorporating recorders and floppy disk readers into the computer itself).
On the first vertical showcase we will begin by showing you the predecessors to the ZX Spectrum. The two following showcases display a vast variety of interfaces for the various purposes that show the myriad of options available to expand and improve these computers.
The Spectrum can be seen on the main counter, shown with the many peripherals from Sinclair itself (printer, joystick, Microdrive, etc). The entire Spectrum line is showcased on the glass shelf running along the wood counter.
On the central vertical showcase you can see one of the oldest known Spectrum’s, serial number 829 of the around 6 million that were sold. This computer, from the ones with known location, is in the TOP 12.
On the counter we have other models released by the Sinclair brand (like the QL and the PC200).
On the window displays we have included curiosities and specificities for the more avid visitors that want to better understand the phenomenon.
On the final vertical showcases we have included the main models of the original ZX Spectrum’s panels (keys, rubber, 16/48K).