Topic: Sinclair's back on track with the C5 reloaded

[Simon]

Home computing pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair is revisiting the scene of one of his inventing crimes with the relaunch of his infamous C5 electric car.

The British entrepreneur - who inspired a generation of computer enthusiasts with his ZX80, ZX81 and ZX Spectrum machines - failed to repeat his computing success with the ill-fated C5.

Low speeds and a questionable posture saw only 12,000 units sold worldwide, but that hasn't stopped Sinclair trying again – this time announcing the upcoming availability of the Sinclair X-1.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/362581/sinclairs-back-on-track-with-the-c5-reloaded

[Clive]

Hoover must have been jumping for joy when they heard the C5 would be powered by their washing machine motors.   

[Simon]

 

[Rik]

Might be more apt to use tumble-drier motors.

[Simon]