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Hobbyist builds second version of DIY ZX Spectrum Next laptop

An independent maker, unaffiliated with the official Spectrum Next Kickstarter team, has built a redesigned laptop housing for the ZX Spectrum Next dev board. The new version uses salvaged laptop hinges, a 14-inch HD screen supporting both HDMI and VGA, and an authentic Spectrum Next keyboard in place of the generic USB keyboard used in the first attempt. It also adds a touchpad, dual micro-SD slots, stereo speakers with volume control, dual joystick ports, and USB connectivity.

dorchester3d.com · 2026-10-19

Apple once shipped a distinct Canadian Mac keyboard with unique symbol icons

A retrospective look at old Apple keyboards reveals that Canada had its own layout variant in the late 1990s and early 2000s, distinct from both the US and European versions. While it shared the same physical layout as the European keyboard, it used entirely different pictograms for keys like Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Caps Lock, Esc, Enter and the arrow keys.

unsung.aresluna.org · 2026-09-19