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The Sinclair QL is often regarded as one of the worst computers of the 1980s and a system that couldn't find a market, but was it actually underrated? I take a look!

Mentioned in the video

Nigel Searle Interview: https://theretrohour.com/sinclairins...
QL vDrive: https://vdrivezx.com/vdriveql/
QL Games: http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/games/
Bandersnatch QL: https://qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t...
The Distribution: http://sinclairql.net/repository.html

My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com

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▬ Contents of this video ▬

0:00 Sinclair QL History
3:55 QL Unboxing
7:20 Documentation
7:48 Microdrives
8:30 vDrive SD Card Solution
8:45 Sinclair QL Hardware Tour
11:05 Skillshare Sponsor Message
12:25 Sinclair QL Power On & Test
14:18 vDrive SD Card Setup & Load
19:15 Sinclair QL Demos & Games
21:03 Secrets of The Sinclair QL

Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):

Sir Clive Sinclair | 4 Computer Buffs | Retro Computers | 1985:    • Sir Clive Sinclair | 4 Computer Buffs...  
Sinclair C5 (original TV advert):    • Sinclair C5 (original TV advert)  
Sinclair QL Vintage computer Advert (VHS Capture):    • Sinclair QL Vintage computer Advert (...  
Sinclair QL Launch Press Conference:    • Sinclair QL Launch Press Conference 1...  
Rick Dickison QL & Beyond:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/9574086...
Micro Men 720p (2009):    • Micro Men  720p (2009)  
Sinclair QL Presentation:    • Sinclair QL Presentation  
Commercial Breaks The Battle For Santa's Software:    • Commercial Breaks  The Battle For Sa...  

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