The ZX Spectrum was a popular home computer that was released in the United Kingdom in 1982. ¹⁾

It was created by Sinclair Research Ltd., a company founded by Sir Clive Sinclair. ²⁾

The original model had 16 KB of RAM, which was later upgraded to 48 KB in later models. ³⁾

It was powered by an 8-bit Zilog Z80 microprocessor, which ran at a speed of 3.5 MHz. ⁴⁾

The computer had a rubber keyboard, which was notoriously difficult to use. ⁵⁾

The ZX Spectrum was popular among game developers and many classic games were released on the platform. ⁶⁾

The computer was also used for programming and educational purposes. ⁷⁾

The ZX Spectrum was available in a range of colors, including black, white, gray, and red. ⁸⁾

The computer was compatible with a range of peripherals, including printers, joysticks, and cassette tape drives. ⁹⁾

The ZX Spectrum was a pioneer in the field of home computing and was one of the first affordable computers available to consumers. ¹⁰⁾

It was also popular in other countries, including Spain and Russia, where it had a significant impact on the local computing industries. ¹¹⁾

Sinclair Research released several upgraded models of the ZX Spectrum, including the ZX Spectrum+ and the ZX Spectrum 128. ¹²⁾

The computer was eventually superseded by newer models, such as the Amiga and the Atari ST. ¹³⁾

Despite this, the ZX Spectrum remains a beloved cultural icon and is fondly remembered by many people who grew up in the 1980s. ¹⁴⁾

Today, the ZX Spectrum is celebrated by retro gaming enthusiasts, who continue to play and develop new games for the platform. ¹⁵⁾