AN ATTEMPT is being made to boost sales of the ZX-81. Sinclair Research is making a special offer through all its retailers selling the machine plus the RAM pack and an item of software for £45.

The company is promoting it as a starter pack, 'ideal for the new user.'

The offer began at the beginning of August. It is to continue for at least two months. Sinclair is also giving away five rolls of printer paper with every printer sold in the period.

It is the latest in a series of price reductions for the ZX-81 since it was introduced at £69.95, plus £29.95 for the RAM pack, in March, 1981.