Home Computing Weekly

Home Computing Weekly magazine Issue 61, May 1984: ZX Microfair first full report

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AvailableGreat condition · A gradeID SL-195

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Home Computing Weekly issue 61, dated 8 to 14 May 1984, published by Argus Specialist Publications in the UK at a cover price of 45p. This issue covers the first full report from the ZX Microfair, along with software reviews for BBC, Dragon, Spectrum, Commodore 64, Sord M5, Texas and Oric/Atmos, a text planner for the BBC Micro, games for the Spectrum, Commodore 64, BBC and Oric/Atmos and a K-tel £1 off tapes offer. The back cover carries a Visions Demolator advert for the BBC Model B, sold through Boots. A nice piece of early 8-bit home computer history from the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and BBC Micro era, in very good condition for its age with light wear.

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Issue 61, 8 to 14 May 1984
Published by Argus Specialist Publications, cover price 45p
The first full report from the ZX Microfair
Sord M5 among the machines reviewed
Back cover: a Visions Demolator advert for the BBC Model B, sold through Boots

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Condition report

Used with care. No visible marks at arm's length.

Light wear to edges and corners, as expected for a 1980s weekly
Newsagent's handwritten surname on the back cover (blurred in the photo)

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Details

Model: Issue 61
Magazine: Home Computing Weekly
Issue: No. 61
Date: 8 to 14 May 1984
Publisher: Argus Specialist Publications
Cover price: 45p
Size (L × W × H): 30 × 21 × 0.5 cm
Weight: 0.15 kg
In the box: Magazine
Condition: Great condition · A grade
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