Scans from the Finnish "Printti" -magazine

More pictures from Printti issues. Thanks to Marq.

Spectravideo MSX adapter [89 Kb]
An adapter to turn Spectravideo SV-318/328 into an MSX. Freaky thing featuring its' own keyboard with the keys in alphabetical order.

Amstrad advertisement [27 Kb]
He sure looks happy to own an Amstrad.

Artstudio & Lenslock [25 Kb]
Amstrad art program with the copy protecting Lenslock technology.

Amstrad advertisement 2 [39 Kb]
Even men wearing suits like to play Pole Position with "Ammu".

Amstrad advertisement 3 [35 Kb]
Not to mention their families, who get overly excited.

Groovy Atarist couple [45 Kb]
"An Atarist is the king of the gang."

BBS [13 Kb]
This mom is so proud of his son, the SysOp.

Commodore Club [28 Kb]
These fine logos were designed for the Commodore user's Club.

Elite [28 Kb]
31337.

Enterprise 1 [27 Kb]
Enterprise 2 [35 Kb]
Enterprise facts [28 Kb]
2 pictures and some facts of this groovy looking computer. Never seen one in Finland.

Sony Hitbit [26 Kb]
Everybody can use it! They are a happy bunch of MSX users.

Modems [43 Kb]
Helsinki Phone Company rented out modems for the fair price of $30 a month. Hey, it's 2400 bit/s after all. That guy couldn't be more happy.

Joystick test 1 [20 Kb]
Joystick test 2 [18 Kb]
Two umm.. disturbing might be the word.. pictures of a joystick test. And no, it isn't what you think.

Basic programming [40 Kb]
Printti became somewhat famous for their imaginative way of using pictures not completely related to computers and still being able to link them to the subject. Here "Finding an error from a Basic program is like fixing a fish net".

Computer Phobia [23 Kb]
"Adults are terrified, kids love them". He's pretty scared of that computer.

Spectravideo Guru [18 Kb]
An advertisement setting the facts straight : Spectravideo "Gets even the old excited".

Lefa and his Microbee [31 Kb]
No explanation needed.

The wonderous adventures of the floppy disk [29 Kb]
It's good to have an axe handy at the editorial staff meeting.

Mr. Sandman ... or Mr. CP/M [33 Kb]
This article described how to make faster loops with CP/M.

The Boss [43 Kb]
A Sinclair+ advertisement. I think this requires a full translation :
"When I joined the computer gang, I of course wanted a GOOD home micro computer. The kind you can do more with than just play games, and one that won't get out-dated right in the beginning. Those already in the gang told me to get a SUITABLY SIZED, RELIABLE computer. The kind that ya know has many programs, lots of expansions, the newest technology, Finnish guidance, a reliable importer.. and all at a reasonable price. Started searching... and chose the latest from Sinclair, the ZX Spectrum+. It's a gaming companion that won't tire out. But at the same time it's my closest helper. Good looking. Stylish, I would say. Ya move fast with it. It doesn't forget anything (except for my mistakes, which it forgives right away). 48 kB of memory. Modern keyboard. So I'm like the boss now. With the "Spec" I take control of computers, just like that. Who's to say what kinda boss I could be one day. At least I don't hafta fiddle with the beginners, no matter where I'll work. There will be a computer anyway. Did ya know that Sinclairs are the most popular micro computers in Europe?"

A Sinclair spoof with a spelling mistake [24 Kb]
"The manufactures idea of the new Spectrum : creatures of the universe uncomfortably grabbing the new arrival" .. I think it should've been "eagerly grabbing", which is spelled similarly in Finnish.

With Atari you learn really easily [23 Kb]

..but still this girl took a Spectravideo to school [16 Kb]

Can't blame her, 'cause it seems that Spectravideo leads the way [31 Kb]

Tatung Einstein [18 Kb]
Showing playing Chuckie Egg.

Vic-20 - the dream machine? [31 Kb]
At least it was used to study dreams.

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