Sinclair' S firSt perSonal computer with a colour diSplay. The Spectrum uSed the Zilog Z80 proceSSor like itS predeceSSorS the ZX-80 and ZX-81. It waS originally available in 16k and 48k verSionS uSing caSSette tape and later grew to 128k and Sprouted floppy diSkS. It had a wider and more Solid caSe and a marginally better "dead fleSh" keyboard. Unlike the earlier modelS, it didn' t require the preSence of a cold carton of milk to prevent it overheating. It waS poSSibly the moSt popular home computer in the UK for many yearS. The TK-90X waS a clone. (1995-11-04)
