ZX Spectrum Next Discussion

[uglifruit]

Mines here! Woop! And indeed Woot!

[PeterJ]

Mines here! Woop! And indeed Woot!

Nice, enjoy!

[uglifruit]

I know it's been said elsewhere but blimey the Next is physically lovely in the flesh. It does look and feel like a Spectrum, and the modern concessions are all hidden away discretely. The size is surprisingly small too, but not cramped. Bloody lovely. Rick Dickinson left us something very beautiful.

[PeterJ]

I know it's been said elsewhere but blimey the Next is physically lovely in the flesh. It does look and feel like a Spectrum, and the modern concessions are all hidden away discretely. The size is surprisingly small too, but not cramped. Bloody lovely. Rick Dickinson left us something very beautiful.

You are just making me more frustrated that mine hasn't arrived yet!

[1024MAK]

I know it's been said elsewhere but blimey the Next is physically lovely in the flesh. It does look and feel like a Spectrum, and the modern concessions are all hidden away discretely. The size is surprisingly small too, but not cramped. Bloody lovely. Rick Dickinson left us something very beautiful.

I Concur 100%

I won’t say anymore, or those who have not yet had theirs may get a little upset...

Oh, I have now managed to get my hands on a Pi Zero

Mark

[Seven.FFF]

Mike C says:

"Are you looking at images of people receiving their Next's and feeling down, because you're still waiting on yours?

Another batch of accelerated models is due to be collected by our logistics partner tomorrow. They will then speed out into your hands.

Again, this is fulfilment to UK addresses only at this point. Deep apologies to those who live further afield but we will get to you, we promise.

If you are in the UK, and your backer number is between 1304 and 2406 (inclusive), you're in the list. Shipping information and the emails should start arriving on Tuesday/Wednesday.

We can't wait to see your unboxing photos!"

[PeterJ]

Ohhh, my number is in that batch....

[DouglasReynholm]

If you are in the UK, and your backer number is between 1304 and 2406 (inclusive), you're in the list

2408.

[dfzx]

If you are in the UK, and your backer number is between 1304 and 2406 (inclusive), you're in the list

2408.

On the bright side, you're not the most pi$$ed off person about that.

[R-Tape]

On the bright side, you're not the most pi$$ed off person about that.

I know! Imagine being #2406 and not getting the extra delayed gratification that Mr Reynholm will be enjoying!

[DouglasReynholm]

I know! Imagine being #2406 and not getting the extra delayed gratification that Mr Reynholm will be enjoying!

Please, call me Doug.

3 f'in years of delayed gratification, another week won't hurt!

[PeterJ]

Look what arrived just now!

I did not get any sort of dispatch notification.

[Rorthron]

Are Spectrum Nexts considered essential deliveries, then?

[Seven.FFF]

The SMS factory has not been advised to shut down. They make all kinds of electronics including medical equipment.

Regarding the lack of emails, these are coming directly from the courier. A lot have been disappearing into spam folders, and even more have been rejected by people’s email servers. It seems that Yodel’s SMTP server is not trusted by some cloud email services, maybe because of how their DNS is configured. Also some people have reported the email arrived after the package did.

[PeterJ]

My only disappointment is that the internal cardboard was ripped.

[uglifruit]

My surprise treat with mine was when playing with the included software I found the 'Nextel' rolling pages demo includes a piece of my Teletext art! I am officially famous.

[PeterJ]

Are Spectrum Nexts considered essential deliveries, then?

I'm not sure deliveries have to be essential. The likes of Amazon, John Lewis and online retailers are operating as normal (or as close as possible) with online.

Obviously safety of staff must be a priority, and must not disrupt any essential deliveries.

If SMS are also making medical equipment which contributes to the worldwide efforts, I'm sure all of us would have been happy to wait longer.

[1024MAK]

My only disappointment is that the internal cardboard was ripped.

In the corners of the cardboard support where the machine sits? That’s what mine was like.

Mark

[uglifruit]

Having not followed the progress of the Next, I was pleased to see a 28MHz mode being added to the 'day zero' update. (I tried it out of the box without doing the update first). Seeing a BASIC programme zip along at 8x speed on the telly is quite a thing!

[PeterJ]

My only disappointment is that the internal cardboard was ripped.

In the corners of the cardboard support where the machine sits? That’s what mine was like.

Mark

Yes, exactly. So the machine moved around in the box. Seems OK though. Would like a perfect box for my OCD!

[Seven.FFF]

Email [email protected] Peter.

The packaging was tweaked for the Accelerated by adding foam blocks to stop the Next slipping under the well which was prising keys off when it occasionally happened. Fixing the tendency for the cardboard to rip was beyond the scope and budget for now, but that insert will be completely redesigned for ks2, so it’s possible extras will be manufactured.

Further to my SMS comment, also remember that these Nexts have already been manufactured before the lockdown and we know the factory has very limited storage space. It’s not inconceivable that they will need to be storing ventilators and other equipment soon, apart from their needs to keep the entire business running as a whole. We’re seeing this with such as Amazon too. You can still purchase non-essential items, but those are scheduled so they don’t impact the supply of essentials ones.

[Seven.FFF]

My surprise treat with mine was when playing with the included software I found the 'Nextel' rolling pages demo includes a piece of my Teletext art! I am officially famous.

I’m happy to include more of your art if you’d like! What is your teletext nickname, and which one is yours?

[PeterJ]

My only disappointment is that the internal cardboard was ripped.

In the corners of the cardboard support where the machine sits? That’s what mine was like.

Mark

[Morkin]

Ooh, you've got one of the upside down variants... Must be a limited edition...

[PeterJ]

Its the Australian edition [mention]Morkin[/mention]