I noticed in Monitor, Issue 42, that to celebrate the production of the one millionth ZX Spectrum, a white version was presented to Sir Clive. What a waste of time.

Why didn't they put this albino Spectrum in a box along with a message suggesting the purchaser contact Sinclair Research for a full refund and some publicity, thus going some way towards saying thank-you to all the people who have bought Sinclair's computers and made the man a multi-millionaire.

What I would like to know is whether Sir Clive needs a ZX Spectrum and if he will ever use this gift or if it will be put in a glass case for people to admire.

D. W. May
Chiswick, London

I see your point, but many would say Sir Clive deserves a momento for what he's done for the industry - other than, of course, his bulging bank accounts - Ed