Preppie Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Don't care if it's the wrong place to post. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/16/home-computing-pioneer-sir-clive-sinclair-dies-aged-81?CMP=fb_a-technology_b-gdntech Sir Clive Sinclair, maker of my first beloved ZX81 computer has died 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbaeza Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 As a fan of Sinclair products too, I am sad to read that Uncle Clive has passed away...Rest in peace. Kind regards, Luis PS: I recommend to take a look at Micro Men TV film as a tribute to the inventor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Sad news... RIP Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, lbaeza said: I recommend to take a look at Micro Men TV film as a tribute to the inventor. Seconded. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 That's sad to hear. I love the Speccy too. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 ZX Spectrum (Time 2048) was my first 8-bit computer! Still playing on 128k; amazing platform. Sad news. Rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostdragon Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Very, very sad news. The ZX81 was my only Sinclair machine, but what an introduction to computer games it gave me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevellion Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 My computer addiction started with the ZX Spectrum 48K. I had a lot of fun with that little computer. Sir Clive brought computers to the masses. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitoco Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I programmed my first BASIC game in a ZX81. Good times... RIP Sir Clive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snicklin Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 This is terrible news. My first machine was the ZX81. RIP Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 A US-market version of the ZX81 was my first home computer. I own two of them today and have spent a lot of hobby time this summer repairing and restoring them. RIP, Sir Clive. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Preppie said: Sir Clive Sinclair, maker of my first beloved ZX81 Not everyday, not everyone can look back at their lives, one last time, and leave behind such a legacy. A long and productive one, for sure. Peaceful rest, well earned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 RIP. Not really a fan of any of his products (only ever used a ZX81), but he brought affordable computing to millions and helped shape the industry, even in places where Sinclair didn't have a lot of sales. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santyago Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 @olix Still avail here: https://www.tme.eu/fr/details/b-01-a1/ferrites-maillons/kemet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Deeply unfortunate news. The contributions to computing that he helped to foster were much, much larger than many realise. May he rest well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenames99 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 very unfortunate news. RIP Sir Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I got the news just 2 days after I ordered new replacement ZX Spectrum case to build my 1st ever ZX Spectrum... ? R.I.P. Sir Clive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Never owned any of his computers, but did have his Calculator and LED watch Very sad news, he was one of the pioneers of the electronics world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Had both the ZX80 and ZX81, also had the calculator.. Saw him at some of the early shows, a deeply serious man.. As said, he opened up home computing..RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gury Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Sad news, we will remember him for legendary computer brand. My condolences to his family and closest friends. He will stay in our minds forever. ZX Spectrum forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClausB Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I built two ZX81 kits and met a lasting friend who had a ZX80. Thanks, Sir Clive! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 T/S 1000... first home computer that I ever saw. My little brother had one when he was 14. RIP Sir Clive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHA Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 my first contact with basic.... zx 48k, learned a lot, loved it... until i met atari a year or two later... great intro to computing, thank you sir clive, rest well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Santyago said: @olix Still avail here: https://www.tme.eu/fr/details/b-01-a1/ferrites-maillons/kemet/ Hey @Santyago, I think you may have posted this one in the wrong thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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