ZX Spectrum

The ZX Spectrum was a popular home computer that was released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd. It was created by Sir Clive Sinclair, a British inventor and entrepreneur, and it quickly became one of the most successful and influential home computers of its time.

The ZX Spectrum was known for its affordability and its emphasis on gaming. It featured a compact design with a rubber keyboard and was available in several different models, including the ZX Spectrum 16K, 48K, 128K, +2, and +3. The numbers in the model names represented the amount of RAM (random access memory) included in each model.

The computer used the Z80 microprocessor and had a color graphics display with a resolution of 256×192 pixels. It also had a built-in BASIC programming language, which allowed users to write their own software and games. Many popular games were developed for the ZX Spectrum, and it played a significant role in the early years of the gaming industry.

The ZX Spectrum had a large and dedicated community of users and developers, and it played a crucial role in the development of the British computing and gaming industries. It was eventually discontinued in 1992, but it remains a beloved piece of computing history, with a legacy that can still be seen in modern gaming and home computing.