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... soon all you will be able to get is a kebab and a fight.

Haha yes, these little things conjure up so many happy memories.

Well, I've learned something today (after wading through those The Register comments) ... apparently, these are the best rechargeable batteries around; they reportedly last for ever, and survive many more recharge cycles than you would normally expect.

Oddly enough, I had never even heard of Uniross before.

OK ... here we go:- component suppliers.

Just for you, Huw.

Ahh nice.
The '73 was just before I became interested in Electronics, but I would certainly have bought the '84.
(It's probably a trick of memory, but I think I remember that cover.)

I wonder where they got their stock from, right back in the early days.

Government Surplus, maybe.

Giupar
GAMAR
GBC

... and, for comparison, "balance", and amusement:-

Mejdaf
Newport

£ 1 = 1.18 €
£ 1 = SR 5.18
£ 1 = 71.7 ₱


PS: sad to see that (like Maplin) Medjaf seems to have moved away from electronic components and so forth, and are now offering "electronic products" from China. Hopefully, there are still a few more interesting emporiums hidden in the souks of some of the desert towns.

I really think this needs a separate thread, Geoff.

Maplin latest:- joint administrators have been appointed; closing down sale is now on (up to 50% off many items).