The main technical article of the issue details a 1 MB 30-pin SIMM memory upgrade scheme for the Pentagon computer. In the letter selection, sceners discuss game programming techniques, Scorpion memory handling, and the development progress of Civilization. A fresh scene chart highlights key games and platform periodicals, while the intro note shares practical experience of using a BYTE-128 following a Scorpion ZS breakdown. The issue concludes with humorous student life stories and a satirical fairytale guide to building a PC from spare parts.
Issue contents:
- Introduction - I had to do this number on BYTE-128, because... my Scorpion is broken.
- Games - top games and magazines for the Spectrum.
- Iron - description of the connection diagram for a 1Mb 30pin SIMM to the Pentagon.
- Excerpts from letters - Pawel/RealSoft, Mr.ZEG/TVG, Ph.Digger.
- Humor - Unit of measurement in physics!
- FIDO-pranks - A short guide for children on assembling a home computer from surplus goods.
- Advertising - Any Soft for you and your ZX 48-256. There is everything!
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