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====== ZX Spectrum ====== | ====== ZX Spectrum ====== | ||
- | The ZX Spectrum was a popular home computer that was released in the United Kingdom in 1982. [([[https:// | + | ==== Released in the United Kingdom in 1982 ==== |
+ | The ZX Spectrum was a popular home computer that was released in the United Kingdom in 1982. [([[https:// | ||
- | It was created by Sinclair Research Ltd., a company founded by Sir Clive Sinclair. [([[https:// | + | ==== Sinclair Research Ltd ==== |
+ | It was created by Sinclair Research Ltd., a company founded by Sir Clive Sinclair. [([[https:// | ||
- | The original model had 16 KB of RAM, which was later upgraded to 48 KB in later models. [([[https://interestingwiki.com|Link description]])] | + | ==== 16 KB of RAM ==== |
+ | The original model had 16 KB of RAM, which was later upgraded to 48 KB in later models. [([[http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/ | ||
- | It was powered by an 8-bit Zilog Z80 microprocessor, | + | ==== 8-bit Zilog Z80 microprocessor ==== |
+ | It was powered by an 8-bit Zilog Z80 microprocessor, | ||
- | The computer had a rubber keyboard, which was notoriously difficult to use. [([[https:// | + | ==== Rubber keyboard ==== |
+ | The computer had a rubber keyboard, which was notoriously difficult to use. [([[https:// | ||
- | The ZX Spectrum was popular among game developers and many classic games were released on the platform. [([[https:// | + | ==== Gaming ==== |
+ | The ZX Spectrum was popular among game developers and many classic games were released on the platform. [([[https:// | ||
- | The computer was also used for programming and educational purposes. [([[https:// | + | ==== Programming and education ==== |
+ | The computer was also used for programming and educational purposes. [([[https:// | ||
+ | Albert Museum]])] | ||
- | The ZX Spectrum was available in a range of colors, including black, white, gray, and red. [([[https://interestingwiki.com|Link description]])] | + | ==== Available in a range of colors ==== |
+ | The ZX Spectrum was available in a range of colors, including black, white, gray, and red. [([[http://www.retroisle.com/ | ||
- | The computer was compatible with a range of peripherals, | + | ==== Peripherals ==== |
+ | The computer was compatible with a range of peripherals, | ||
- | The ZX Spectrum was a pioneer in the field of home computing and was one of the first affordable computers available to consumers. [([[https:// | + | ==== Pioneer in the field of home computing ==== |
+ | The ZX Spectrum was a pioneer in the field of home computing and was one of the first affordable computers available to consumers. [([[https:// | ||
- | It was also popular in other countries, including Spain and Russia, where it had a significant impact on the local computing industries. [([[https:// | + | ==== Popular in other countries ==== |
+ | It was also popular in other countries, including Spain and Russia, where it had a significant impact on the local computing industries. [([[https:// | ||
- | Sinclair Research released several upgraded models of the ZX Spectrum, including the ZX Spectrum+ and the ZX Spectrum 128. [([[https:// | + | ==== Upgraded models ==== |
+ | Sinclair Research released several upgraded models of the ZX Spectrum, including the ZX Spectrum+ and the ZX Spectrum 128. [([[https:// | ||
- | The computer was eventually superseded by newer models, such as the Amiga and the Atari ST. [([[https:// | + | ==== Superseded by newer models ==== |
+ | The computer was eventually superseded by newer models, such as the Amiga and the Atari ST. [([[https:// | ||
- | Despite this, the ZX Spectrum remains a beloved cultural icon and is fondly remembered by many people who grew up in the 1980s. [([[https:// | + | ==== Cultural icon ==== |
+ | Despite this, the ZX Spectrum remains a beloved cultural icon and is fondly remembered by many people who grew up in the 1980s. [([[https:// | ||
- | Today, the ZX Spectrum is celebrated by retro gaming enthusiasts, | + | ==== Celebrated by retro gaming enthusiasts ==== |
+ | Today, the ZX Spectrum is celebrated by retro gaming enthusiasts, | ||
- | Interesting fact [([[https:// | + | {{tag> |