The Spectrum - does anybody have one?

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Re: The Spectrum - does anybody have one?

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Icky wrote: 03 Jan 2025 09:30 Thanks @rubber_jonnie - have ordered 3x of them for my spectrum collection.
To set your mind at rest even further I had mine run most of yesterday afternoon to early evening, so probably a good 5 hours, and the case was completely cool to the touch by the time I switched it off.

I know some folks have said it introduces switching noise, but I see no evidence of that at all. They are a fantastic replacement for the 7805 IMHO.
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Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 26 Dec 2024 08:43
alexh wrote: 25 Dec 2024 23:27 £89.99 delivered at Smyth's toys. Pre-order today for next batch.
Cool, thanks I'll have a look.

EDIT - Looks like stock is due March 2025, so I'll leave it
Bump. TheSpectrum is back in stock. Mine is being delivered today. £89.99 from Smyths.

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/gam ... m/p/243333

https://hmv.com/store/gaming/game-conso ... um-console
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alexh wrote: 26 Mar 2025 11:09
rubber_jonnie wrote: 26 Dec 2024 08:43

Cool, thanks I'll have a look.

EDIT - Looks like stock is due March 2025, so I'll leave it
Bump. TheSpectrum is back in stock. Mine is being delivered today. £89.99 from Smyths.

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/gam ... m/p/243333

https://hmv.com/store/gaming/game-conso ... um-console
Oooh nice. Not sure I have the budget this month as I have a fair bit on the go, and have a fair bit on order. We'll see.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Loving mine :D Started by playing the classics I remembered from playing on my cousins back in the day but have been exploring more of the vast library that I've never played
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alexh wrote: 26 Mar 2025 11:09
rubber_jonnie wrote: 26 Dec 2024 08:43

Cool, thanks I'll have a look.

EDIT - Looks like stock is due March 2025, so I'll leave it
Bump. TheSpectrum is back in stock. Mine is being delivered today. £89.99 from Smyths.

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/gam ... m/p/243333

https://hmv.com/store/gaming/game-conso ... um-console
Did you order one, I just went to have a look and they are out of stock again, more expected June 2025. Looks like they are selling well.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Yes. It's on my table.
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alexh wrote: 29 Mar 2025 22:28 Yes. It's on my table.
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Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...

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