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16 September 2021, 21:11
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Ur, Atlantis
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R.I.P Sir Clive Sinclair
https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...r-dies-aged-81
We knew it was coming, but it's still a tough thing to accept. An absolute legend, responsible for so many great memories. Thanks a million, mate. Amiga might be my biggest micro-love, but ZX was the first. I try to LOAD"' at least one game a day on my trusty 48k, and today it's time for some true classics... |
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16 September 2021, 21:19
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cardiff, UK
Age: 51
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BBC News as of right now have no article on it.
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16 September 2021, 21:21
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This cat is no more
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: FRANCE
Age: 52
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He was a genius all right.
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16 September 2021, 21:28
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Location: Ur, Atlantis
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Quote:
 J/k...it's a sad day, but I'd rather concentrate on fun memories. |
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16 September 2021, 21:31
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Thalion Webshrine
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oxford
Posts: 14,331
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16 September 2021, 21:36
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Athens , Greece
Posts: 1,840
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R. I. P.
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16 September 2021, 21:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: UK
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Passing of a legend.
And time to watch Mirco Men again. [ Show youtube player ]
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16 September 2021, 21:55
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Retro Gamer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Underworld
Age: 51
Posts: 4,058
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R.i.p.
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16 September 2021, 22:06
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cheeky scoundrel
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands
Age: 42
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Never even touched any of his work, but I do enjoyed reading and viewing all the material that's been created about his work. Salute, Sir Clive.
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16 September 2021, 22:13
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cardiff, UK
Age: 51
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Never had a ZX Spectrum myself, but my first computer was a ZX81, complete with thermal printer. I had great times with only a few game titles available to me.
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16 September 2021, 22:26
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Zone Friend
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: London
Posts: 1,176
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Your Sinclair were merciless back in the day - but it still makes me chuckle
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16 September 2021, 22:44
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70X7
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ἑλλάς
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R.I.P
Sir legend respect. |
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16 September 2021, 23:03
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Greece
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ZX Spectrum 48K was my first computer!
Much respect to Sir Clive Sinclair for making computers affordable for many families back in the 80s. |
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16 September 2021, 23:14
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Inviyya Dude!
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Amiga Island
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R.I.P. Sir Clive.
Thanks for creating cool shit when I was a kid. |
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16 September 2021, 23:21
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Derbyshire (UK)
Age: 55
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R.I.P
My computing days started with a ZX81, IIRC. Typing in programs from a book. Bought one of his Pocket TV's too, that used a square, flat battery. To this day, I've never seen anyone on one of those Sinclair C5's. |
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17 September 2021, 00:04
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Settler
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Serf City
Posts: 1,760
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RIP
Never had any of his kit but have full respect for his contribution to the industry. |
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17 September 2021, 00:38
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Phone Homer
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: 5150
Posts: 5,773
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Legend
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17 September 2021, 00:44
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Also known as GarethQ
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Twickenham / U.K.
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Never owned a machine, but played loads at friends houses. The impact of the machines is immense.
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17 September 2021, 00:59
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Ex nihilo nihil
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: CH
Posts: 4,856
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Rest in peace Sir !
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17 September 2021, 01:19
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Craghead, Stanley, Durham
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He gave many a young lad, including this one, the ability to learn computing. In what was (at the time) an extortionatly expensive hobby.
RIP Sir 'Uncle' Clive, you legacy still lives on and will do so for many years to come |
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