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VTech PreComputer 2000

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Teameurope (2013-11-07). "Dumping Blog: VTech - Stuff". Dumping Blog. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  2. ^ Vtech (1992). VTech PreComputer 2000 Manual.
  3. ^ a b VTech UK Advertising Flyer Ref: 95-0155-18
  4. ^ Nostalgia Nerd. "vTech PreComputer 2000 Inspection". YouTube.
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