The History of Personal Computing

Podcast Episode 16: TRS-80 Color Computer and Sinclair ZX Spectrum


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4K TRS-80 Color Computer

Now that we’re firmly into the 1980’s, David and Jeff continue to cover computer systems that can be considered next-generation platforms, introducing color versions to existing model lines. We introduce to you Radio Shack’s first Color Computer, expanding the infamous original monochrome TRS-80 line of computers. Along with that, we hop over the great pond and introduce the successor to the Sinclair ZX80 and ZX81, the Sinclair’s ZX Spectrum series of computers.

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Links mentioned in the show include:

  • Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 3.0
  • World of Spectrum
  • ZX Spectrum Vega
  • Bluetooth ZX
  • List of ZX Spectrum emulators
  • Glenside Color Computer Club
  • eBay links (you may need to scroll down the linked pages to see the full auction)

    Links to lists of SOLD items may differ from items mention in the show content

    • David
      • SINCLAIR ZX SPECTRUM+Joystick+10 games+Recorder-All Boxed-RARE
      • soviet clone of ZX SPECTRUM never used NOS boxed
      • ZX Spectrum 2 – 128K
      • Jeff
        • Color Computer (1) with accessories
        • Color Computer 3
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          The History of Personal ComputingBy David Greelish and Jeff Salzman