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Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: Glenn on Dec 02, 2014, 10:15:52

Title: The Spectrum returns
Post by: Glenn on Dec 02, 2014, 10:15:52
Sir Clive Sinclair has today announced the launch of a new low-cost games computer based on his hugely successful Spectrum products of the early 1980s.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/231314/Sir_Clive_Sinclair_Launches_New_Games_Computer.php
Title: Re: The Spectrum returns
Post by: Steve on Dec 02, 2014, 10:59:40
It will be interesting to see what it looks like on screen
Title: Re: The Spectrum returns
Post by: gizmo71 on Dec 02, 2014, 15:16:26
I don't really see how that's any different from any one of the many Android-based TV dongles. I bet there's a Spectrum emulator for Android too...
Title: Re: The Spectrum returns
Post by: Technical Ben on Dec 02, 2014, 18:51:19
Before I'd even finished reading I was thinking "it will be an Android bandwagon jump years late when everyone has moved on already". :P
Title: Re: The Spectrum returns
Post by: pctech on Dec 02, 2014, 19:20:37
Think the market appeal is going to be limited when you consider what the Playstation and Xbox is capable of.

Title: Re: The Spectrum returns
Post by: Technical Ben on Dec 02, 2014, 20:09:51
Even Sony have released the Streaming+ PS1/PSP box to plug in. While at 80 (without a controller), so closer to £100 full price, it's a lot more powerful than most Androids.
Title: Re: The Spectrum returns
Post by: Clive on Dec 02, 2014, 20:15:38
I had a Spectrum in 1982 but I've grown up a bit since then.   :laugh:
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