QL

QL

The QL was Sinclair's attempt at a 16-bit machine. Although announced in January 1984, the machine did not ship until May (even though orders were taken and cheques cashed) and cost £399).

When the first machines were shipped, not all of the components fitted inside the casing, so a small, add-on box stuck out of the back of the machine containing the overflowed parts.

Production ceased in 1987.

Specifications

ManufacturerSinclair
Processor68008
Speed (MHz)7.5
Ram (KB)128
Ram expandable to (KB)unknown
ROM (KB)48
Soundunknown
Keyboard typeTypewriter-style
Number of keysunknown
Dimensions (mm)472 x 138 x 46
Weight (g)unknown
Interfaces
  • 2 microdrives(integrated)
  • 2 RS232 ports
  • 2 joystick ports
  • RGB interface
  • cartridge slot
  • Expansion port