QL

The Sinclair QL is a pretty iconic piece of retro computing history. Released in 1984, it was a powerful and ambitious microcomputer designed by Sinclair Research, led by Clive Sinclair. The QL was aimed at the business and professional market, boasting a Motorola 68008 processor, 128KB of RAM, and a built-in QDOS operating system. One of its standout features was the inclusion of Psion’s bundled software suite, which included a word processor, spreadsheet, and database. Although it didn’t quite take off commercially, the QL has become a cult classic among retro computing enthusiasts, prized for its innovative design and nostalgic charm.