Close-ups of the case and keyboard.
Sinclair computers were notorious for their poor keyboards. This one is excellent. It feels like a modern chiclet keyboard. Short key travel, with a pleasant, definite actuation point.
I wasn't sure if I should do a "CW: Retro Computer Porn" for the close-ups. 😂 Enjoy!
Meeting of the generations. 🙂
On the top, my old Next KS1. Below, the new Next KS3. The casing was designed by Rick Dickinson, who also designed the cases of the original ZX-81, ZX Spectrum and QL.
I skipped the KS2 edition, but regretted it later. In hindsight, though, I'm glad I waited for KS3.
The Next runs on a Z80N processor with up to 28MHz, and 4MB RAM. It has new video modes, 9 channel AY-3-8912 synthesizer + two DAC audio channels. It provides up to 128 sprites, a copper and (with the latest firmware) a blitter. So it's almost an "Amiga Light". 😀
It's FPGA based, no emulation. It provides different "personalities", like ZX-80, ZX-81, all ZX Spectrum models, Sinclair QL, C64, Sam Coupé. It is said to provide a CPC personality as well, but you have to bring your own ROMs there. (I haven't tried it yet.)