VTech PreComputer 2000
The VTech PreComputer 2000 (also known as the Genius Leader 2000/2000 Plus)[1] is an electronic learning aid manufactured by VTech and released in 1992. It contains a dot matrix LCD, standard size keyboard, 34 activities for teaching in 4 different levels for 1 or 2 players and introductory computer programming with the BASIC programming language. It has an 80,000 word spell checker and a SAT word builder. It can be powered by a battery or AC adapter. It is the successor to the VTech PreComputer 1000 model.
Specifications
[edit]The VTech PreComputer 2000 relies upon a Z80B clone as its processing core.
A 1MBit (128Kbyte) ROM contains the Operating system and program data which can be expanded via the cartridge slot.
Output is supplied by a 2 row 20 column dot-matrix LCD panel.
This machine features a rudimentary implementation of BASIC offering truth tables, arrays, input statements and variables, allowing users to create simple text programs. One program may be held in memory at a time.
Features
[edit]The VTech PreComputer 2000 offers the following features:[2][3]
- 12 educational word activities
- 4 mathematics activities
- 4 word-based games
- 1,000 trivia questions in 4 categories
- 1,000 word vocabulary available for activities
- 80,000 word spell checker
- BASIC (stylized as PC2000 BASIC)
- Calculator
- Cartridge slot backward compatibility with the VTech PreComputer 1000
Expansion cartridges
[edit]Cartridges for the VTech PreComputer 1000 could be used but the following cartridges were available for the VTech PreComputer 2000:[3] The cartridges could only be inserted with the power off before re-powering and pressing the 'Cartridge' button to activate.[4]
- Super Memory Expander (Stock Code: 80-1531) - 32Kbyte memory upgrade for BASIC programs
- Famous places and things (Stock Code: 801533) - Marketed for both PreComputer 1000 and 2000
References
[edit]- ^ Teameurope (2013-11-07). "Dumping Blog: VTech - Stuff". Dumping Blog. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ Vtech (1992). VTech PreComputer 2000 Manual.
- ^ a b VTech UK Advertising Flyer Ref: 95-0155-18
- ^ Nostalgia Nerd (12 November 2015). "vTech PreComputer 2000 Inspection". YouTube.
External links
[edit]- 20th Century Retro Games entry (Gallery page for VTech models 1000, 1000 jr, 2000, ProScreen and Variety)
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