<TITLE>The Sinclair QL</TITLE>
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<H1>Specifications</H1>
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<LI>68008 processor
<LI>128k RAM expandable to 640k
<LI>8 colours
<LI>Sound (anyone know any details?)
<LI>85x25 character display
<LI>512x256 pixel graphics display
<LI>Typewriter keyboard (well, almost)
<LI>Microdrives
<LI>Built-in network connections (100k baud QLAN)
<LI>2 RS-232 connectors
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<H1>Comments</H1>
Released: 1984<P>
Production stopped: 1987 (I think)<P>
In true Sinclair style, the machine was announced, orders were accepted,
cheques cashed, and then nothing happened for a few months.<P>
According to the marketing blurb, the QLAN connector was "a high-speed
communications link for up to 64 Sinclair QL and ZX Spectrum computers."
It does not, however explain why you would want to network QLs and
Spectrums together.<P>
Around the time of its demise, an adaped QL was available from another
company, known as the Thor.<P>
Another derivative of the QL was the ICL one-per-desk, comprising of a
computer (still with microdrives), monitor and built-in telephone.
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