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gptkbp:instanceOf
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computer manufacturer
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Amstrad
gptkb:Apple
gptkb:BBC_Micro
Commodore
Atari
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gptkbp:discontinued
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1992
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gptkbp:famous_for
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early personal computers
innovative designs
home computing revolution
ZX81 games
affordable home computing
ZX_Spectrum_games
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gptkbp:founded
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1978
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Sir_Clive_Sinclair
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:London,_England
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sinclair computers
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gptkbp:industry
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consumer electronics
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gptkbp:keyPeople
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gptkb:Richard_Altwasser
gptkb:Clive_Sinclair
gptkb:David_Braben
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gptkbp:legacy
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cult following
nostalgic value
pioneered low-cost computing
influenced future computer design
inspired indie game development
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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gptkb:ZX_Spectrum
gptkb:Sinclair_QL
gptkb:Sinclair_ZX81
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:Sinclair_Research_Ltd.
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gptkbp:products
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home computers
television sets
calculators
handheld games
digital watches
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gptkbp:revenue
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£1 million (1985)
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gptkbp:subsidiary
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gptkb:Sinclair_International
gptkb:Sinclair_Radionics
gptkb:Sinclair_Vehicles
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Sinclair_Research_Ltd.
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gptkbp:type
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private company
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gptkbp:website
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sinclair.com
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