am on the lookout for zx spectrums

[therail]

i currently own 2 zx spectrum 128ks (both pretty dodgy tho) i am on the lookout for possibly another 128k model. but i may also be tempted in getting a 48k rubber keyed model. i know ebay is the obvious choice to look for them, but was wondering whether anyone here has possible a package deal or something like that. many thanks.

[therail]

InTheSand wrote:
P.S. My two favourite Spectrums are the 48K rubber keyed model and the original Sinclair 128K with the external "toast rack" heatsink. None of this Amstrad rubbish!!!  :-)

yeah tell me about it. i have 2 of the original sinclair 128s! my situation at the mo is i am keeping one as spares/bits and bobs and i am getting the other one repaired for normal use. i did see one on ebay last week but bah i can't buy at the mo what with christmas and that and haven't much money to spare!

[therail]

InTheSand wrote:
What's wrong with your 128s? It usually only seems to be the keyboard membrane that dies... And they can be got hold of fairly easily.

I must admit I can't remember the last time I powered up real Spectrum hardware! Emulation is so perfect these days... All I need is one of these to complete the experience! :-)

 - Ali

yeah it is the membrane. i got a replacement but unfortunately i have had complications with it. someone is one the case tho and repairing it for me i am also have a new modulator installed so i should get a decent speccy back soon after xmas hopefully.

[therail]

they have done atari 2600/vcs joystick game things too. surely speccy is better than that!?

[therail]

Vincent wrote:
Apparently Sir Clive was on Celebrity Poker on ftn tonight.

yeah you're right. i just managed to catch the end of it. they interviewed the smug little git at the end (it looked as tho he had a good poker night).

[therail]

good news chaps. i should get my spectrum back next week. apparetnly the keyboard membrane i got (off ebay) is not actually suited to the spectrum i got, even tho it was advertised as a + or 128 compatible. so i got a guy who was in the know to sort it out for me and do some modifictions to the membrane and the (broken) keyboard brackets that tighten the membrane in place. hopefully next week i'll take some pics of it with the games i have. can't wait to play lemmings - isn't this one of the rarest games for the speccy? i am also looking out for street fighter 2- had this when i was a kid, despite the long loading times, i was actually impressed. cant wait to play manic miner and jetpac too! lovely jubbly!

[therail]

InTheSand wrote:

Vincent wrote:
The fact that it was faithfull to the 16 bit versions just with crappier sound and graphics...

I'd guess the sound was probably the same as the Atari ST, given they both used the same soundchip! Not actually played the Speccy version of Lemmings but some lovely screenshots are here!

 - Ali

surprisingly no it isn't as good as the ST version. the spec hadf only one soundtrack, but the st had many (and pretty good). remember, the ST had more memory to play around with!

[therail]

grrr! i got the spectrum this morning... but the keyboard still doesn't work! i am seriously thinking about giving up on this spectrum and sell the lot and just carry on with my a4000 project. i guess it wasn't to be!

[therail]

right update here. i sort of temperary fixed the spectrum. i just super glued the brackets down... worked but not perfect. i will concerntrate on my a4000 project (which i half way point) and then when thats done get a replacement keyboard.

[therail]

yeah i'm ok with that. i have an csmk3 060 in my Amiga 4000!