Computer [ZX Spectrum 48K] and Video Game Cassette [Jet Pac]
Maker and role
Sinclair Research Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1982
Circa 1983
See full details
Object detail
Accession number
2008.31
Production period
Description
Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K Personal Computer. Black with "QWERTY" keyboard. Keys are rubber with multiple functions in red and green. In bottom right corner is a stripe of red, yellow, green, and blue. Computer is connected to adaptor via two cords at back. Adaptor is black and rectangular, with a power cord extending from opposing side.
Also includes video game cassette in a plastic case; black cassette (16K/48K RAM) "Jet Pac" video game, designed to be played on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum console.
Also includes video game cassette in a plastic case; black cassette (16K/48K RAM) "Jet Pac" video game, designed to be played on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum console.
Brief History
The ZX Spectrum is a home computer released in the United Kingdom on 23 April 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd. Designed for use with a contemporary television set, the ZX Spectrum represented an upgrade from its predecessor, the Sinclair ZX81, moving from black and white to colour graphics. It became Britain's best selling computer at the time, competing well against Commodore and Amstrad.
Sinclair Research Ltd is a consumer electronics company founded by Clive Sinclair in Cambridge, UK (originally as Sinclair Radionics in 1961) to sell hi-fi equipment, calculators, radios and other products.
In 1986 Sinclair sold the rights to their computer products and brand name to Amstrad. Sinclair Research Ltd still exists today.
Sinclair Research Ltd is a consumer electronics company founded by Clive Sinclair in Cambridge, UK (originally as Sinclair Radionics in 1961) to sell hi-fi equipment, calculators, radios and other products.
In 1986 Sinclair sold the rights to their computer products and brand name to Amstrad. Sinclair Research Ltd still exists today.
Marks
SPECTRUM / 48K / $404 incl / 8 PACK
$441.80 / WITH P/S
SPECTRUM / 48K / $395.00 / INCLUDING / 8 PACK
sinclair / ZX Spectrum /JET PAC / SOFTWARE BY ULTIMATE CASSETTE / PLAY THE GAME 16K/48K RAM Printed
$519 Sticker
sinclair / ZX Spectrum / PERSONAL COMPUTER / Made in the U.K. / Sinclair Research Ltd, / 25 Willis Road, / Cambridge, CB1 2AQ. Printed
$441.80 / WITH P/S
SPECTRUM / 48K / $395.00 / INCLUDING / 8 PACK
sinclair / ZX Spectrum /JET PAC / SOFTWARE BY ULTIMATE CASSETTE / PLAY THE GAME 16K/48K RAM Printed
$519 Sticker
sinclair / ZX Spectrum / PERSONAL COMPUTER / Made in the U.K. / Sinclair Research Ltd, / 25 Willis Road, / Cambridge, CB1 2AQ. Printed
Media/Materials
Other name
Personal computer
Credit Line
Sinclair Research Limited. Circa 1982
Circa 1983. Computer [ZX Spectrum 48K] and Video Game Cassette [Jet Pac], 2008.31. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Circa 1983. Computer [ZX Spectrum 48K] and Video Game Cassette [Jet Pac], 2008.31. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
![Video Game Cartridges [Sinclair ZX Spectrum]; Sinclair Research Limited; 1983](https://collection.motat.nz/records/images/medium/20768/447eab95572e992782fc2f7328ff1b790c099de2.jpg)
Public comments
Be the first to comment on this object record.