Article about collecting in Antique Trader.

From: Lawrence LeMay <lemay_at_cs.umn.edu>
Date: Wed Jun 30 22:48:58 1999

> >
> > The MicroACE. Available in kit form for about $170, that included the
> > extra 1K of ram ;) for a total of 2K ram. Basic in rom, video modulator
> > on board, cassette interface. Basically looked like a timex/sinclair
> > though. I bought mine definitely before 1981, so probably in 79 or maybe
> 80.
>
> Once again, almost twice the price of a ZX81.
>
> Historical note -- the MicroACE used Sinclair code without permission (along
> with a number of Asian and South American knock-offs). Sinclair sued,
> successfully, and MicroACE production was halted. If you still have it, be
> advised it's really rare now, and highly sought-after by "real" ZX81ers
> (non-speculators).
>
> Regards,
>
> Glen Goodwin
> 0/0
>

Real rare seems an understatement. You're the first person I've heard of
that even knows what I'm babbling about when I mention my Microace ;)

Sure, I have the whole thing. Original packaging. Board is dated 1980.
I never got around to putting the Microace sticker on the case, or
even putting the case together.

Know of any web sites or other sources of information about this computer?
Of course I keep thinking I should make a small web page with a few photos
of this thing...

-Lawrence LeMay
 lemay_at_cs.umn.edu
Received on Wed Jun 30 1999 - 22:48:58 BST