Spectrum Next

[Locutus]

Originally Posted by idrougge

So it's a generic computer with optional colour clash?

Just as generic as your Amiga with 24bit graphics modes.

[clebin]

Originally Posted by idrougge

So it's a generic computer with optional colour clash?

Nobody called the Sam Coupe generic and neither is the Next. Stop being such a wet blanket!

[idrougge]

I wonder if it'll receive as many wonderful games and applications as the SAM.

[clebin]

Originally Posted by idrougge

I wonder if it'll receive as many wonderful games and applications as the SAM.

The Sam was the wrong product at the wrong time. What does that have to do with it being generic or not which is the point I answered? You're just trolling now.

[idrougge]

Yeah, and a computer with hardware scrolling and sprites is the right computer for the year 2017…

[ptyerman]

Originally Posted by idrougge

Yeah, and a computer with hardware scrolling and sprites is the right computer for the year 2017…

If you don't agree with or like the way old computers and software work why are you even on an Amiga forum? I'm sure there's plenty of Xbox or Playstation forums you'd be happier on!
Some people just like and prefer the old way of doing things and will stick with it, who are you to criticize them for it? Other than to fill up a forum with your negativity.

[idrougge]

Well, there are two kinds of people who use Amiga forums: people who like the Amiga and people who like their own youths.

But never mind that, I'm just curious what niche this computer will fill. The original Speccy filled the cheap niche, at the cost of horrible hardware and hardware. That has since been turned into its strength, with the bad graphics giving it a quirky charm.

[ptyerman]

I had several Spectrum models in the 80's from the original rubber keyboard one, then the Spectrum+ and a few +2's. I don't consider any of them to be "bad" hardware, the rubber keyboard model was a bit crap just because of the keyboard, and there wasn't a sound chip on the platform until the + models.
The hardware was constrained for the price point but it still was pretty good for what it did.
It was also very expandable with various peripherals that empowered a generation of kids and young people to a life of computing.
A whole generation can't be wrong!

[Higgy]

Originally Posted by clebin

Yeah, that's bummer. Don't understand it. Even the +2 had 2 joystick ports! Got to hope it's not too late for a stretch goal.

Stretch goal for 2 joystick ports has now been reached.

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