PROGRAMMED FOR FUN The Sharp MZ-80K personal computer can handle serious business as well as the next microcomputer. But it can also be pro¬ grammed for fun. This masterpiece of low-cost, easy-to-use, micro-processor technology takes over where TV games end, becoming a sophisticated source of endless hours of family entertainment. And for youngsters, of course, it has added educational value, providing a very useful introduction to the computerised world in which they will live and work. A comprehensive catalogue of fascinating computer games is now available for use with the MZ-80K: races, battles, quiz games, exploration, showjumping, space adventures; trials of skill and concentration, pitting players against each other or against the computer. Exciting, entertaining, educational, and with such variety of appeal that the incentive to play is never dulled. The versatile tabletop MZ-80K - and the whole range of cassette-based games - is marketed by HB Computers Ltd, Sharp’s appointed software supplier for the UK. Ring or write NOW for an MZ-80K demonstration and/or your free copy of the HB catalogue of computer programmes. SHARP MZ-80K Personal Computer with built-in cassette drive unit ONLY £380 COMPUTER GAMES Cassette-based for use with MZ-80K £5 to £12 (see catalogue) From the leading SHARP micro¬ computer supplier HB COMPUTERS LTD 22 Newland Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire Telephone 0536 520910 • Circle No. 110 I8 PRACTICAL COMPUTINGJanuary 1 98 1
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PROGRAMMED FOR FUNThe Sharp MZ-80K personal computer canhandle serious business as well as the nextmicrocomputer. But it can also be pro¬grammed for fun.This masterpiece of low-cost, easy-to-use,micro-processor technology takes overwhere TV games end, becoming asophisticated source of endless hours offamily entertainment. And for youngsters, ofcourse, it has added educational value,providing a very useful introduction to thecomputerised world in which they willlive and work.A comprehensive catalogue offascinating computer games isnowavailable for use with the MZ-80K:races, battles, quiz games,exploration, showjumping,space adventures; trials of skilland concentration, pittingplayers against each otheror against the computer.Exciting, entertaining,educational, and withsuch variety of appealthat the incentive toplay is never dulled.
The versatile tabletop MZ-80K - and thewhole range of cassette-based games - ismarketed by HB Computers Ltd, Sharp’sappointed software supplier for the UK. Ringor write NOW for an MZ-80K demonstrationand/or your free copy of the HB catalogue of
computer programmes.
SHARP MZ-80K PersonalComputer with built-in cassette
drive unitONLY £380
COMPUTER GAMESCassette-based for use
with MZ-80K £5 to £12(see catalogue)
From the leading SHARP micro¬computer supplier
HB COMPUTERS LTD22 Newland Street,
Kettering,Northamptonshire
Telephone0536 520910
• Circle No. 110I8 PRACTICAL COMPUTINGJanuary 1 98 1
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TRS-80 OWNERS! mMODEL I
MODEL II
GAMESAdventuresAdventureland* .Pirates Cove*Mission Impossible*The Count*Voodoo Castle*Strange Odyssey* .Mystery Fun House*Pyramid of Doom*Ghost Town*Adventure Sampler*Air Raid*Air Traffic ControlAlien Invaders . ..Android NIMBackgammon . . .Balloon RaceBarricade*BaseballBattleshipBee WaryBingoBowlina (Ten Pin)Bridge ChallengerChallengeCribbageDogstarEnd Zone IIFastgammon* ....Galactic BlockadeGalactic EmpireGalactic RevolutionGalactic TraderGame of Life*GammonChallenger*GangsterHangmanIChingInvaders from Space*KamikazeKreigspiel IILost Dutchmans GoldMastermind II*Mean Checkers*Noughts & CrossesOthello IIIPentominoes
A PL.80-Accounts Receivable II . .Advanced Personal
FinanceAmateur Radio System .Auto Disk DirectoryC.C.A. Data ManagementCompress ItData Base IIIDCV-1Dynamic Data BaseElectric Pencil*File Manager 80Forth* (Incl. Primer)General Ledger IIInventory 'SrInventory IIKVP Extender*Level I in Level II*MailistIVNewdosPlus*Newdos 80*Payroll (Tridata) .Print Spooler* .RootsRSM 2D Monitor*Simplify-ltSCRIPSIT*SUPERSCRIPT*ST-80D* TerminalST-80 III* TerminalVisicalc*
ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT AT15%, PACKING & RETURNPOSTAGE TO U K ADDRESSESPRICES TO OVERSEASADDRESSES INCLUDE RETURNAIRMAIL SEND 50p FORDESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
Because we sell more Sharp products than any computer dealer we canoffer a package deal on the MZ 80K which in unbeatable. The 24Kmodel costs £439, the 36K is £469 and the full 48K model is £499. Theseprices include next day Red Star delivery, 100 programmes, one year'scomplete guarantee, and membership of The International Sharp UserGroup (send £3 to join if you bought your Sharp elsewhere).
We will also send you our exclusive "KNIGHT — COMMANDER"which adds AUTO LINE NUMBER. RENUMBER, DELETE BLOCK,PRINT/SCREEN, APPEND, AND TRACE commands to the Sharp Basicwithout taking any extra memory space. Write, phone or telex, and wewill mail you full details of our exclusive package deal. We take Access,Barclay, VISA and Mastercharge, but remember to add Maggie's VAT.
Happy computing.Graham Knight
PS Special Offers on Sharp disks and printers Input/output boards£45 ex stock. Our latest Newsletter details CP/M for the MZ80K andpreviews the £2,995 Super-Sharp.
KNIGHTS TV AND COMPUTERS108 ROSEMOUNT PLACE, ABERDEEN.
TEL: (0224) 630526. TELEX: 739169.
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PRACTICAL COMPUTINGJanuary 1 981
THESHARPMZ-80COMPUTERSYSTEM
As one of Sharp's largestsystems dealers we supply completeMZ ■80systems including FLOPPY DISCS and PRINTERS
We have considerable experience inimplementingSALES,PURCHASEandNOMINALLEDGERS, PAYROLL. STOCK CONTROL ,
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LEASE an Apple II 48K system incl. twindisk drives, monitor and printerFROM £11.50 PER WEEK!
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ASSEMBLERPROGRAMMERS
We have career openings for pro¬grammers with experience in micro/mini assembler/machine language.We are a large company located incentral London and actively engagedin developing state of the art operat¬ing systems and communications soft¬ware for mini computers.These positions will suit young andhigh calibre programmers who have aninterest in getting started in real timeand communications software devel¬opment.
PLEASE CALL P. MURRAY ON01-487 5881 FOR DETAILS.
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£460+VAT.'includes delivery within Mainland U.K.
'includes 12 months guarantee.'tested before despatch
'bona fide official orders welcomePrices. Nett VAT TotalMZ 80k Computer 48k RAM 460 00 6900 52900MZ 80I/0 Interface unit 8200 12 30 9430MZ 80 FD Dual Disk Drive 650 00 97 50 74750MZ 80 P3 Printer 430 00 6450 49450CP/M Operating System 200 00 3000 230.00PC 1 21 1 Pocket Computer 8200 12 30 9430CE 121 Cassette Interface 12 00 1 80 13 80ledger and stock control available free with full system purchases.
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PRACTICAL COMPUTINGJanuary 1981• Circle No. 171
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OHIO SCIENTIFIC
SUPERBOARDSWITH 32 x 32 DISPLAYS
Announcing the new 50Hzguard band models with1 5MHz clocks giving 50%more speed, a full 32 x 32display and a multi speed tapeinterlace
CHEAPO EXPANSION OFFERBuy a 610 expansion board with8K ram on board and space foranother 16K for C159 * 15% andget a free 5V 2A power kit andany extra ram you want forC3-50/K * 15%. Buy a minifloppy+ case * power supply + 2 copiesdosforf275 + 15% with the 610and we will do the extra ram forC2/K 4 15% (Up to 16K).
BLACK AND WHITE£159 + 15% post free.COLOUR VERSION£225 + 15% VAT
+THE UNIQUE SPECIAL OFFER
YOU CANNOT RESISTIf bought with Superboard these items are atthe reduced prices shown first. Also soldseparately at the bracketed prices Add 15%Vat . Guard band kit £0 (£81 Modulator andpower supply kit £1 IC25I 4K extra ramf20 (f’24). Display expansion kit approx30 lines x 54 characters £15 (f20). Case£23 <£26). Colour conversion board kitf35 If45) or built £65 l£65l Cassette recorder£14 (£16). CEGMON improved monitor rompoa. Extended monitor (tape) £20 (f20lAssembler Editor £25 (£25). Word processor£10 (£10)
PRINTERS
The best value in matrix printers and afantastic cheapo offer to boot OKIMicroline 80 (Illustrated! £359 + 15%BASE 2 800B (New improved version ofthe 800MSTI £359* 15%. BASE 2 860Model price by secret quotation onlyAnacom 150 f699 ♦ 15%. Buy any of theabove and we will supply an interface kitand word processor program for Superboard for only f1.
THE NEW OHIOSERIES 2 CHALLENGER C1P
Program selectable 24 x 24 or 12 x 48displays Sound, music and voice output.8K ram expandable to 32K. 8K basic. Wedare not publish our cheap price for fearof being gunned down in the street bydesperate rivals. Send a highly opaquesae for a stunning quote from the mastersof cheapo and freebie trading We olsostock the C1PMF Series 2 disc version.Again, secret quotations only.
SWANLEY ELECTRONICSDept. P.C. ,32 Goldsel Rd., Swanley. Kent BR8 8EZ.
Lists 27p post free Overseas customers deduct 13% Official credit orders welcome.
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CHROMADRPTOf?COMPUTER COLOUR INTERFACE
FOR YOUR PETFEATURES* Sixteen colours available under software control.* High performance 8MHz UHF modulator for a crisp display.* Audio output via PET's user port available from Television Speaker.• High quality 12" x 9" x 314" metal casing.• Fully assembled, tested and guaranteed.FACILITIES* Background and Foreground colours are individually selected for
every screen character location.* Allows all of PET's characters and graphics to be programmed in
colour.* Absolute simplicity of operation and programming.• Simple conversion of existing Black and White programmes to colour.* Background and/or Foreground colours of total screen area may be
changed using only three instructions.* All facilities available using either BASIC or machine code* May be used with old or new ROM PETS.DOCUMENTATION• Full instructions provided.* Free colour games and demonstration programmes provided.* All connecting leads included, even a 12 AMP mains plug.* Rapidly growing colour software library.* Colour TOOL KIT incorporating additional BASIC instructions
available soon.The all inclusive price for the CHROMADAPTOR is £295.00 plus VATand £2.50 post and packing.Also available. MONADAPTER Black & White interface for PETS.Features:— Choice of black on white or white on black. Sound fromT.V. speaker £45.00 + V.A.T.
DEALER ENQUIRIES WELCOMESADEKTRONICS LTD
North West House 45 West Street Brighton BN1 1RRTel 0273(29949 Telex: 877159SAD
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SALEJanuary 19 to 30.Many Bargains andSpecial Offers.AT ALL Branches.
NEWBEAR COMPUTING STORE LTD. (HEAD OFFICE) 40 BARTHOLOMEW STREET. NEWBURY. BERKSTELEX 848507 NCS MAIL ORDER TEL. (0635) 30505FIRST FLOOrf OFFICES, TIVOLI CENTRE. COVENTRY ROAD. BIRMINGHAM. TEL 021 707 7170 A
MICROMARTMEMORIES21L02 ... to.80each4027 £1.50each4116 £3 95 each2114 £3 00eachZ80 DEVICESMK3880 £9 50eachMK3881(P10) £6 25 eachMK3882 (CTC) £6.25 eachVOLTAGE REGULATORS7SOS ......80p each78127815 H 80p each7824 80peach79057912791579187924Add VAT and 30pP&Pto all orders
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SHARP'SDESK-TOPBRAIN.MZ-80KFROM£480 Plus VATAn amazing Z-80controlled personalcomputersupplied with 78-key ASCIIkeyboard.14K extendedBASIC;VDU(40characters * 25 lines);fast cassettefacil«ty;4K monitor ROM;80 ■ 50HR Graphics;and achoiceof 20K.32K or 48K of internal random accessmemory.
A 50-pin universal BUS connector allows theadditionof printer.floppy discs.etc There isalso abuilt-in3-octave music function.20K System ......£480 VAT
NASCOM-2
32K SystemMZ80FD(twin floppies with 208K)MZ80P3 PrinterMZ80I/OInterfaceStock control & Sales/Purchase ledgersoftware now available.
£529 VAT£780 VAT£517 VAT. £99 VAT
MEMORY•8K Microsoft BASIC•2K NAS-SYS 1monitor•1K Video RAM•1K Workspace/User RAM•On-board8sockets provided for memory expansionusing standard 24-pin devices:2708 EPROMS andMK4118 static RAM MICROPROCESSOR•Z80Awhich will run at 4MHz but is selectable between 2/4MHz.HARDWARE•Industrial standard 12" ■ 8"PCB.through hole plated.masked and screenprinted.All bus lines are fully buffered on¬board.INTERFACES•Licon 57 key solid statekeyboard (included)# Monitor/domestic TV interface•KansasCity cassette interface (300/1200baud) orRS232/20mA teletype interface.
The Nascom 2 kit is suppliedcomplete withconstruction articleand extensivesoftware manualfor themonitor and BASICEXPANSION OPTIONS•MK4118£10 ♦ VAT each16K RAM B Board £140 4 VAT32K RAM B Board £170. VAT48K RAM B Board £200+VAT
NASCOMIMPPLAINPAPERPRINTERThe NascomIMP(Impact Matrix Printer) features•60 lines per minute #80characters per line•Bi-directionalprinting•10 line print buffer•AutomaticCR/LF•96 characters ASCII set (includesupper/lowercase. $. £)•Accepts 8} paper (pressure feed)
• Accepts 9 } paper (tractor feed)
•Tractor/pressure feed•Baud rate from110to9600•External signal for optionalsynchronisation of baud rate•SerialRS232 interface•Ribbon cartridge £6 60 NascomImp- VAT + sop P&P•2000 sheets Fan Fold paper£18.00 + VAT + £2.50 P&P Plus VAT - £2 75 P&P
NASCOM-112" > 8" PCB carrying 5LSI MOSpackages.16 1K MOSmemory packages and 33 TTL packages There ison-board interface for UHFor unmodulated video andcassetteor teletype The 4K memory block is assignedto the operating system and video display leavinga 1K user RAM The MPUisthestandard Z80 which is Nascom- 1 Kit Pricecapable of executing 158 ClAA piusinstructions including all 8080 oGr XUUcode Built price £140 + VAT. + P&P £1 50
NEWPOCKET COMPUTERFORUNDER £100 VAT.SHARP PC-1211it s true' A real computer that employs the BASICprogramming languageand fits intoa pocket!
ThePC-1211 measuresonly 175mm wideby 70mmdeep by 15mm high and weighs a mere 170g (less than6 ounces) yet look at its features' Up to 1424 programsteps. 80character input line with full editing features.18 user definablekeys. 24 character alpha-numericLCDdisplay andbuilt-in tone function are included
An optional cassette interface isavailable for loadingor dumping programs or data The PC-1211 isbatteryoperated. has an auto power off mfunction.and maintains all oLSJx.ÿIOprograms and data in its Plus VAT + P&P C1 gomemory even after the power (cassette interfaced3.00hasbeen turned off. plus VAT - P&P 50p)
NASBUS EPROM BOARDExpands Nascoms 1 & 2 withup to32K ofEprom Accepts 2708sor 2716s. Also 24 pinsocket for 8K ROM Wait-state fitted for N2 users.Board canalsosupport Nascom PageMode Scheme.