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Sinclair ZX81 | VGDB

Sinclair ZX81→ZX Spectrum

ComputerSinclair

Sinclair ZX81

Also known as: ZX81

Ultra-budget computer kit. 1KB RAM required creativity. 1.5 million sold. Gateway to UK computing boom.

Sinclair ResearchReleased 1981Official site

Stat Sheet

Specifications

CPU

Zilog Z80 @ 3.25 MHz

Graphics

Text/block graphics

Memory

1KB RAM

Storage

Cassette

Clan

Sinclair Family

Sinclair ZX80 Sinclair ZX81 ZX Spectrum