Computer shops in and around Leeds from the past.

BarFly · Post by **BarFly** » Fri 21 Feb, 2014 9:01 pm

I think there was a short-lived "Apple Shop" (not official, of course) in that location at one point. It will have been the mid to late '90s I think though which seems a long time for the logos to hang on.I know there was an "Apple Shop" at the bottom of the Merrion Centre and wonder whether there was a connection -- for example if the business moved up there a short time after opening.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 21 Feb, 2014 9:18 pm

Thanks jonleeds and Barfly for your help.

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Fri 21 Feb, 2014 9:20 pm

I hope this isn't straying too far off topic, but the it looks like the ZX Spectrum is about to make a comeback...http://bluetoothzxspectrum.elite-system ... /index.php

jonleeds · Post by **jonleeds** » Fri 21 Feb, 2014 9:30 pm

Hmm, seems like this 'Bluetooth Spectrum' is a bit of a cash in on the retro computer trend, its basically a dressed up bluetooth keyboard. I cant see many people flocking to buy this at that price and then have to pay extra to download Spectrum games when there have been dozens of Sinclair Spectrum and other emulators around for years where you can download thousands of vintage games for free. You can purchase a genuine Sinclair Spectrum 48K for less than that price.Alan Sugar had a pop at cashing in on the Spectrum's nostalgia value with his ill-fated Amstrad 'Emailer' internet telephone which came with a built in Spectrum Emulator and a feature that let you download and play games on the telephones colour LCD screen. It didnt take off...

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 21 Feb, 2014 9:31 pm

raveydavey wrote: I hope this isn't straying too far off topic, but the it looks like the ZX Spectrum is about to make a comeback...http://bluetoothzxspectrum.elite-system ... /index.php I got a ZX Spectrum when it was released but only ever got as far as some very basic BASIC programming, such as the Input x Input y Sum x.y (or whatever it was!). I knew a lad at work was interested in computers, so I gave it to him. Some of the things he programmed it to do were amazing, such as control of house lights and mathematical programs. Clearly though I was rubbish (still am!) at doing such things the ZX in the right hands could do complex things.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Thu 27 Feb, 2014 10:21 pm

Regarding the possible once a computer shop on Boar Lane that is being renovated into a men's clothing shop (see my earlier posts) I noticed on passing by today (Feb 27 2014) that the Apple name and the two Apple icons have now been removed.

microbytemob · Post by **microbytemob** » Thu 20 Mar, 2014 10:49 pm

idai79 wrote: I use to work in microbyte leeds hey idai79 i also worked in microbytes in leeds who are you? im rich , i used to work along side darren ward chun, pete,colin, mick,phil,rich superb times i have a facebook group going been up for about 2 years where we meet up all the old customers & staff once every two months we have a great laff

microbytemob · Post by **microbytemob** » Thu 20 Mar, 2014 10:52 pm

this is quite a good chat talking about the old computer shops in leeds back in the days, i used to work in microbytes many mooons ago,im still into old skool retro gaming big style, i actually build & sell retro arcade cabinets , retro consoles etc with over 20,000 games plus on them , it started out as a hobby , i still have everything i owned from when i used to work in microbytes!!!

jonleeds · Post by **jonleeds** » Thu 20 Mar, 2014 11:10 pm

microbytemob wrote: this is quite a good chat talking about the old computer shops in leeds back in the days, i used to work in microbytes many mooons ago,im still into old skool retro gaming big style, i actually build & sell retro arcade cabinets , retro consoles etc with over 20,000 games plus on them , it started out as a hobby , i still have everything i owned from when i used to work in microbytes!!! Hi Microbytemob, I used to use the Microbyte shop down the County Arcade and I'd also go to the Wakefield shop too, my old man used to do quite a bit of work for Michael Robinson the bloke who owned Microbyte so I was lucky enough to be given an Amiga 500 when they first came out. Did you get along to the vintage computer fair at Leeds town hall last weekend? I was gutted to have missed it as I'd kept the date in my diary since hearing about it last year. Also whats the name of your facebook group?

microbytemob · Post by **microbytemob** » Thu 20 Mar, 2014 11:21 pm

jonleeds wrote: microbytemob wrote: this is quite a good chat talking about the old computer shops in leeds back in the days, i used to work in microbytes many mooons ago,im still into old skool retro gaming big style, i actually build & sell retro arcade cabinets , retro consoles etc with over 20,000 games plus on them , it started out as a hobby , i still have everything i owned from when i used to work in microbytes!!! Hi Microbytemob, I used to use the Microbyte shop down the County Arcade and I'd also go to the Wakefield shop too, my old man used to do quite a bit of work for Michael Robinson the bloke who owned Microbyte so I was lucky enough to be given an Amiga 500 when they first came out. Did you get along to the vintage computer fair at Leeds town hall last weekend? I was gutted to have missed it as I'd kept the date in my diary since hearing about it last year. Also whats the name of your facebook group? hi there yeah micks son paul came out with us a few times, & we went to micks hosue once or twice back in the days!!!yeah i went to the leeds town hall not that good tbh i know it was the first time , not many traders & very over priced!!i sold a few retro gaming consoles down there , they went down a treat!!!what years did you used to go there, i worked in the quarter that had 2 shops with the atari st centre upstairs, & i worked in teh victoria quarter when it got reduced to one shop, facebook group is microbytes but its purely invites only!!