Category Archives: sinclair

Somebody should make a phone like this

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

The Sinclair Sovereign, a pocket calculator from 1976. [Planet Sinclair]

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

From Rick Dickinson’s photostream.

Sir Clive, the man who brought home computers to Britain, on the Beeb

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Rob Beschizza

Xeni’s spotted a cool inteview with Sir Clive Sinclair, inventor of the ZX-series computers that got England addicted to home computing. It its day, the ZX Spectrum was a low-end machine, the little brother of fancier, bulkier 8-bits like the … Continue reading →

Sinclair’s wrist calculator: would you wear it now?

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Rob Beschizza

This extravagant wristwatch is an early product designed by Sir Clive Sinclair, who went on to make the successful ZX series of ultra-miniaturized home computers. It was, by all reports, a surprise hit. 8 digits, red LED. … Launched in … Continue reading →