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retrocgads · 2 days

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UK 1987

#UK1987 #US GOLD #ARTECH #ADVENTURE #C64 #APPLE #AMSTRAD #SPECTRUM #KILLED UNTIL DEAD

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yodaprod · 3 months

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Christian Bale (1987) and Joaquin Phoenix (1985) bedrooms

#bedroom #christian bale #joaquin phoenix #teenagers #1980s #80s #80's #1985 #1987 #amstrad #cpc

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beigebox · 2 months

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One of my favourite things I've never got working, a gift from a coworker that his mother used in the '80s. Amstrad PPC 512 luggable computer that, like any good '80s portable, runs off batteries you can buy at the supermarket. This one takes C cells though, and 8 of them, so it gets heavy quick. AA cells for scale.

This one powers on fine but I struggled to get floppies working in the weird 720kb format it uses, so it's been in the "too hard" pile for a few years.

Part of me wants to gut it and build a Raspberry Pi cyberdeck into the shell but there's no way I can justify that while it still works.

#retro tech #amstrad #ppc 512 #luggable #cyberpunk

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centralbunnyunit · 6 months

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#i want to go back #retro #hardware #retro tech #sega #amstrad #amstrad mega pc #sonic #sonic the hedgehog 2 #tails the fox #vintage gaming #crt

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cherrie01 · 2 years

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#amstrad #old computers #techcore #cool tech #old tech #1987 #80s tech #90s tech #cool stuff #computer insides

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80sheaven · 8 days

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Amstrad portable music centre with turntable

#amstrad #80s tech #retro tech #cassette player #vinylcommunity #turntable

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digitalfossils · 3 months

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#DMP 2000 #Amstrad #printer #retrocomputing #80s #vaporwave

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pixelfireplace · 4 months

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Amstrad 6128 plus - 1990

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#Amstrad Plus #Amstrad #retro tech #retrocore #retro ads #retro computing #retro gaming #gaming #video games #pc games #90s tech #1990s #90s ads #computer ads

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basic-retro-programming · 6 months

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Above you can see all computer models.

Post #266: Opinion Poll by "Basic Retro Programming", Question: Which home computer was or would have been your favourite between the 1970s and 1980s, 2023.

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technoplanet · 10 months

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amstrad cpc (colour personal computer)

#amstrad #amstrad cpc #80s #80s tech #80s computer #retro computing #techcore

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kilianromero · 3 months

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Amstrad Pinball Wizatrd (1986)

#vintage #illustration #vintage ads #cool #weekend #friday #vintage illustration #1980s nostalgia #1980s fashion #1980s #80s aesthetic #80s #pinball #amstrad #video games

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retrocgads · 3 days

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UK 1987

#UK1987 #PIRANHA #ANDROMEDA SOFTWARE #ACTION #LICENSED #UNRELEASED #AMSTRAD #SPECTRUM #C64 #JUDGE DREDD #JUDGE DEATH

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yodaprod · 7 months

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1984

#amstrad #cpc464 #computer #technology #1980s #80s #80's #1984

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techtimechronicles24 · 27 days

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🇬🇧 Immerse yourself in the captivating world of computing through the Sinclair ZX Spectrum—a groundbreaking microcomputer that captured the imagination of an entire generation!

🌟 In 1980, the visionary British entrepreneur and scientist, Sir Clive Sinclair, entered the home computer market with the ZX80 priced at £99.95, marking the era's most affordable personal computer in the United Kingdom. A year later, the ZX81 hit the high street, introducing home computing to a generation, with over 1.5 million units sold.

💻 Released in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd., the Sinclair ZX Spectrum swiftly became one of the most iconic home computers of its time. It dominated the UK's computer sales market, fiercely competing against Commodore and Amstrad. This compact and budget-friendly machine brought computing into countless households.

🕹️ Powered by the Zilog Z80A CPU running at 3.5 MHz and equipped with either 16 KB or 48 KB of RAM, the ZX Spectrum sported a sleek, compact design resembling a keyboard with rubber keys, making it innovative and approachable. Its graphics and sound capabilities were ahead of their time, enabling vibrant games and applications.

⌨️ One of the ZX Spectrum's standout features was its vast library of games. From classics like "Manic Miner" and "Jet Set Willy" to innovative titles developed by enthusiasts, the Spectrum's game collection remains a cherished part of gaming history. The computer's BASIC programming language also inspired users to create their own software.

🖥 Despite modest hardware specifications, the ZX Spectrum nurtured a lively community of developers and enthusiasts, serving as a gateway into the world of programming and digital creativity.

🚀 Over its lifespan, the ZX Spectrum evolved with new models, including the ZX Spectrum+, ZX Spectrum 128, and ZX Spectrum +2, each offering enhanced performance and features while retaining the beloved design.

📺 The ZX Spectrum's impact extended beyond its hardware, playing a pivotal role in the British computing scene, inspiring future generations of programmers and entrepreneurs. Its legacy resonates in modern computing and gaming through emulators and remakes that keep its spirit alive.

📊 At the peak of its success and largely inspired by the Japanese Fifth Generation Computer program, the company established the "MetaLab" research centre at Milton Hall near Cambridge to pursue advanced projects like artificial intelligence, wafer-scale integration, and formal verification.

💔 Financial difficulties in 1985, brought on by the failures of the Sinclair QL computer and the TV80 pocket television, led Sinclair to sell the rights to its computer products and brand name to Amstrad in 1986. Sinclair Research Ltd continued as a one-man company, marketing Clive Sinclair's inventions until his passing in September 2021.

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arconinternet · 6 months

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Cholo (In-browser, ZX Spectrum/C64/Amstrad CPC, Solid Image, 1987)

A robot-hacking FPS in 1987. You can play it in your browser here. Controls may include numpad and/or function keys.

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legacydevice · 1 year

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Amstrad ALT-286

#uploads #tech #computer #laptop #techcore #old tech #retro tech #vintage tech #90s #amstrad

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